We identified new asthma loci, found new associations at loci implicated in the comorbidity of asthma plus hay fever and confirmed nine known loci. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• Reports and Findings
• 2018
• January 2018

Here we report that CHAF1B is required for normal hematopoiesis while its overexpression promotes leukemia ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2018
• November 2018

Rapid facial reactions to emotional stimuli are intact in late adulthood, even in response to stimuli that activate more automatic and implicit forms of emotion processing ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2018
• August 2018

Autism and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often co-occur. This survey of 288 New Zealand parents of children diagnosed with autism, ADHD, or both conditions, examined the relations between age of diagnosis and early atypical development, the age specialist consultation was needed and types of specialists seen. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• 2022
• March 2022

Preeclampsia is a pregnancy disorder characterized by hypertension. Epidemiological studies have associated preeclampsia with an increased risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in offspring, such as autism and schizophrenia. Preeclampsia has also been linked with maternal vitamin D deficiency, another candidate risk factor also associated with autism. ...

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• Reports and Findings
• 2021
• December 2021

The provision of timely, effective, and socially valid non-pharmacological intervention is at the core of efforts to support the development of young autistic children. These efforts are intended to support children to develop skills, empower their caregivers, and lay the foundation for optimal choice, independence, and quality of life into adulthood. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• Reports and Findings
• 2021
• December 2021

Emerging research suggests that seeking an autism diagnosis as an adult is usually difficult and time-consuming but brings relief once a diagnosis is made. This study explored the experience of the pathway to an autism diagnosis during adulthood for adults living in Australia. ...

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• Reports and Findings
• 2021
• December 2021

The environmental influences on early childhood development are understudied. The association between vegetation cover (i.e., trees, shrubs, grassed areas) in four key behaviour settings and socioemotional functioning was investigated in 1196 young children (2–5 years). ...

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• 2021
• November 2021

To determine the seroprevalence of selected zoonotic viral hemorrhagic fevers (VHFs) and their associated risk factors in Tanzania. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• Reports and Findings
• 2021
• July 2021

To determine the effect of diurnal exercise timing on appetite, energy intake and body composition in individuals with overweight or obesity. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• 2021
• July 2021

Adolescents and young adults with chronic medical conditions report higher distress and lower wellbeing than their physically healthy peers. Previous research suggests that self-compassion is negatively correlated with distress and positively correlated with wellbeing among healthy young people, as well as adults with chronic medical conditions. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2021
• July 2021

The gut microbiota is influenced by environmental factors such as food. Maternal diet during pregnancy modifies the gut microbiota composition and function, leading to the production of specific compounds that are transferred to the fetus and enhance the ontogeny and maturation of the immune system. Prebiotics are fermented by gut bacteria, leading to the release of short-chain fatty acids that can specifically interact with the immune system, inducing a switch toward tolerogenic populations and therefore conferring health benefits. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2021
• July 2021