02 December 2020

Differences in immunity and blood vessels likely protect children from severe COVID-19

Differences in the immune systems and better blood vessel health were among the factors...

30 November 2020

Study finds some primary school-aged children self-harm, as experts call for earlier intervention

** TRIGGER WARNING ** (This article contains information about self-harm in children)...

26 November 2020

Fiji's vaccine program reduces childhood death and illness

Fiji's national vaccine program against pneumonia, a serious lung condition, and...

Amy and Martin Clarke with baby Louis, Professor Kathryn North, Sarah Murdoch and Lachlan Murdoch
24 November 2020

Sarah and Lachlan Murdoch endow $5 million MCRI Fellowship 

Sarah & Lachlan Murdoch have announced a $5 million endowment to the Murdoch Children's...

24 November 2020

Researchers use cutting edge technology to bioprint mini-kidneys

Researchers have used cutting edge technology to bioprint miniature human kidneys in the...

20 November 2020

Cesarean-born babies at increased risk of infection-related hospitalisation in early childhood

Cesarean-born babies are at increased risk during early childhood of being hospitalised...

18 November 2020

Kids mount a COVID-19 immune response without detection of the SARS-CoV-2 virus 

Children in a Melbourne family developed a COVID-19 immune response after chronic...

17 November 2020

Measles outbreaks likely in wake of COVID-19 pandemic

Major measles outbreaks will likely occur during 2021 as an unexpected consequence of...

Australian Institute for Infectious Disease
13 November 2020

Australian Institute for Infectious Disease to be built in Melbourne

An Australian Institute for Infectious Disease will be built at Parkville's biomedical...

Study investigating the causes of stuttering
12 November 2020

Study investigating the causes of stuttering

New Zealand is participating in an international study that is searching for the genes...

11 November 2020

Children face extensive wait times for costly private mental health support

Parents are facing extensive wait times and substantial out-of-pocket costs when seeking...

31 October 2020

Researcher celebrated for significant impact of research 

Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) Professor Sharon Goldfeld has been awarded...

30 October 2020

Possible genetic triggers of autism symptoms and motor issues identified for several rare diseases

New research on the genetics of Prader-Willi and Angelman syndromes could help in...

27 October 2020

Researchers call for policy shift to focus on middle years of schooling 

A significant number of students in middle school years across Australia have emotional...

27 October 2020

Personal and financial costs of ADHD in Australia revealed

Researchers have revealed the key factors that can improve outcomes in children with...