Biodiesel, a renewable diesel fuel that can be created from almost any natural fat or oil, is promoted as a greener and healthier alternative to commercial mineral diesel without the supporting experimental data to back these claims. The aim of this research was to assess the health effects of acute exposure to two types of biodiesel exhaust, or mineral diesel exhaust or air as a control in mice. ...

• Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2024
• June 2024

In this narrative review, we provide an overview of the role of physical activity as part of differing exposomes (our combined non-genetic exposures from conception onwards) and environmental influences on metabolic health. We discuss 'beneficial' exposomes (green/natural outdoor spaces, sun exposure, healthy diets and features of built environments) that could synergise with physical activity to prevent metabolic dysfunction, particularly that related to lifestyle diseases of obesity, type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome. ...

• Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2021
• April 2021

Apically located tight junctions in airway epithelium perform a fundamental role in controlling macromolecule migration through paracellular spaces. ...

• Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2018
• February 2018

We identified a double-stranded DNA (dsDNA) bacteriophage appearing to belong to Herelleviridae, genus Kayvirus. The bacteriophage, Biyabeda-mokiny 1, was isolated from breast milk using a clinical isolate of Staphylococcus aureus. ...

• Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2022
• December 2022

There is currently limited data regarding the physical activity behaviors of trans and gender diverse people (including binary and non-binary identities; henceforth trans). The aim of this review was to synthesize the existing literature in this area, with a focus on physical activity behaviors as they relate to health (e.g. health benefits, risks of adverse health outcomes).  ...

• Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2023
• December 2023

Ventilated preterm infant lungs are vulnerable to overdistension and underinflation. ...

• Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2015
• January 2015

In this study, we compared the physiological consequences of short-term exposure to diesel exhaust via inhalation to those due to exposure to the same diesel... ...

• Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2014
• May 2014

Congratulations to Indigenous genomics researcher Dr Justine Clark, who is one of two scientists nationally to receive the Australian Academy of Science’s 2024 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Science Award. ...

• Telethon Kids Institute
• News & Events
• News & Events at Telethon Kids
• 2024
• February

The Telethon Kids Institute is pleased to share in $490,000 in State Government funding designed to provide vital support to WA’s innovation sector in the wake of COVID-19. ...

• Telethon Kids Institute
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• News & Events at Telethon Kids
• 2020
• August

Paediatrician and researcher Dr Lana Bell shares some important milestones for social development to look out for in the first year of life. ...

• Telethon Kids Institute
• News & Events
• News & Events at Telethon Kids
• 2019
• April