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Cases of trisomy 21 and trisomy 18 among historic and prehistoric individuals discovered from ancient DNA

Aneuploidies, and in particular, trisomies represent the most common genetic aberrations observed in human genetics today. To explore the presence of trisomies in historic and prehistoric populations we screen nearly 10,000 ancient human individuals for the presence of three copies of any of the target autosomes. We find clear genetic evidence for six cases of trisomy 21 (Down syndrome) and one case of trisomy 18 (Edwards syndrome), and all cases are present in infant or perinatal burials.

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Sun safe: balancing the risks and benefits

The D-Light program, set up in 2014, aims to shed light on the amount of sun exposure that will promote good health in children and adolescents.

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Evaluation of Trauma-Informed Practices in Education

Yasmin Harman-Smith BA, BHlthSc(Hons), PhD Head, Early Years Systems Evidence; Head, Tenders Support Unit Yasmin.harman-smith@thekids.org.au Head,

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Congratulations Kate and Aveni

Fantastic news for two of our talented researchers whose papers were featured in the Advanced Technologies & Treatments for Diabetes (ATTD) 2024 Yearbook.

Aboriginal Commitment

Working Together: The Kids Research Institute Australia Commitment to Aboriginal Children and Families

Annual Report 2016

The Kids Research Institute Australia's annual report highlights the accomplishments of our researchers, furthering our mission to secure a happier, healthier future for kids everywhere.

Impact Report 2015

At The Kids Research Institute Australia, our vision is simple - happy healthy kids. We bring together community, researchers, practitioners, policy makers and funders who share our mission to improve the health, development and lives of children and young people through excellence in research.

Visiting The Kids

Find out more about visiting The Kids Research Institute Australia in regards to address, parking, public transport, and Institute tours. We're looking forward to seeing you!

Our History

Discover the origins of The Kids Research Institute Australia, from when it opened in the 90's led by its patron Fiona Stanley up until now, led by Jonathan Carapetis.

Giving culture runs deep at Centurion

Vacation students from logistics and transport company Centurion raised over five thousand dollars for The Kids Research Institute Australia through a series of fundraising activities.