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        Telethon Kids Institute is a world-class Australian children's health research institute with a global impact.

        Non-profit and independent, we bring together top scientific minds and facilities. Our purpose is to discover causes, cures and treatments for the illnesses, diseases and conditions that target our kids and young people.

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        At the moment only 3 boys are known to have MECP2 Duplication Syndrome in Western Australia, and Brenna is mother to two of them - her sons Ben and Pedro have the disorder. There are still so many q...

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