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‘Life-changing’ genetic link offers hope for millions who stutter

A global study has identified the DNA markers for stuttering, providing a genetic link that will pave the way for…

Health

Research reveals STIs during pregnancy linked to adverse birth complications

Common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) during pregnancy have been linked to a higher risk of significant birth complications including preterm…

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Research maps the way to reducing tuberculosis cases worldwide

New research from Curtin University and The Kids Research Institute Australia mapping tuberculosis (TB) cases in Africa could help dramatically…

Health

Beyond money: the hidden drivers fuelling child food insecurity

New Curtin University research has revealed child food insecurity in developed countries is not solely driven by poverty but is…

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Maternal cannabis use triples risk of disruptive behaviour in children

Children exposed to their mother’s cannabis use during pregnancy and after birth are three times more likely to develop behavioural…

Environment

Burning plastic for cooking and heating an emerging crisis, study finds

A new Curtin University-led paper published in Nature Cities has called for action to reduce the burning of plastics for…

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Born too late? Climate change may be delaying births

New Curtin University research has found exposure to outdoor air pollution and extreme temperatures during pregnancy may increase the risk…

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Research: RSL focus on pokies is gambling with veterans’ lives

New research has revealed only a small percentage of profits from RSL venues operating gambling machines in Victoria is spent…

Health

Curtin health research to transform care for vulnerable communities

Two Curtin University research projects have been awarded almost $2.8 million in National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) grants…

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Machine learning tool to boost vaccination rates in Perth children

Curtin University is collaborating with the Boorloo (Perth) Public Health Unit on a research project using a Future Health Research…

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