Down syndrome, also known as Trisomy 21, is one of the most common chromosome abnormalities in humans. It occurs when a child's cells end up with 47 chromosomes instead of the usual 46. Down syndrome causes intellectual disability and other physical and learning challenges. ...

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Contact us Please direct general enquiries to our reception on (08) 6319 1000. For further information about our laboratory equipment, please contact ...

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Associate Professor Juli Coffin   Interviews were conducted and analysed in relation to the ‘Coffin cultural security scale’. The health services ...

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We have recently published a paper identifying precursor populations in peripheral lung (2017), and have also discovered that these populations can ...

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Professor Graham Hall with lung function testing equipment A global network of researchers and clinicians, co-led by Telethon Kids’ Professor Graham ...

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Language key to autism inclusivity We know words matter and now new research looking at autism terminology has shone the spotlight on what autistic ...

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Did you know? What's next • The MAP team members consider their work with each African country they are involved with a partnership. Their aim is to ...

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Running any research project is a feat of logistical gymnastics – and often, you don’t know what can go wrong until it happens. The aim of the ...

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All the research in the world ultimately leads to an outcome of Research Translation. This is how it's used in "the real world", away from Telethon Kids Institute researchers, labs and microscopes. On this Research Impact page, learn about our work that's actively translated as Government policy or in active practice. Learn how our research is making a difference in people's lives - not tomorrow, next week, or next year - but today! ...

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