16 February 2017

Re-enacting the crime: funding boost for type 1 diabetes research

The research is one of three bold and promising projects that will benefit from $4.5...

13 February 2017

Kids with ADHD more likely to have language problems

The research will help raise awareness of the importance of screening for language...

04 February 2017

‘Gene for speed’ linked to severity and progression of Duchenne muscular dystrophy

MCRI's Director, Professor Kathryn North, and researchers Dr Marshall Hogarth and Dr...

30 January 2017

Melissa Little takes the lead for stem cell research

Stem Cells Australia (SCA) is a national alliance of more than 120 experts from...

25 January 2017

A new model of community-based group pregnancy care for refugee women

This Australian-first program was designed by health services in consultation with Karen...

05 January 2017

TV and video games link to emotional and behavioural problems among young boys

Led by Dr Lisa Mundy, the research is the first large population-based study to show...

Doctor examining young boy's chest using a stethoscope
30 June 2016

New insights into causes of sudden cardiac death in the young

Genetic testing has shed new light on the deaths of nearly 500 young Australians and New...

Smiling young girl with pigtails
10 June 2016

Report highlights inequities in access to health care across Australia

Experts say considerable improvement is needed to increase access to mental health...

Children in a classroom working on tablet devices
28 March 2016

Brain training may not be the answer for learning difficulties

Researchers from the Institute have urged caution on the widespread use of ‘brain...

Young boy with cerebral palsy on a bike
09 March 2016

Australia first: cord blood research may unlock future treatments for cerebral palsy

Australia’s first clinical trial of stem cell infusion from cord blood as a possible...

Young boy grinning
16 February 2016

Migration clue to nut allergy

Australian-born children with Asian mothers have higher rates of nut allergy than...

Woman's hands cradling an infant's feet
10 February 2016

State celebrates 50 years of newborn screening

Victoria is celebrating 50 years of newborn screening, a vital health program that tests...

Young person on sofa using a gaming device
22 November 2015

Early puberty hormones increase emotional and behavioural issues in boys

Early hormonal changes are associated with emotional and behavioural problems in boys as...

Young girl sleeping
21 October 2015

Get kids to bed early, parents warned

Children who get to sleep early are more likely to have better health and happier mums,...

A child's feet
23 July 2015

Practice brief for Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease

A Practice Brief focusing on foot care for people with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT)...