Posts by VIVA! Communications
Federal funding to get to the bottom of tick bites
A step in the right direction for those living with debilitating conditions linked to tick bites, after the Federal Government announced this week the first major funding injection into investigating the often-unusual cluster of symptoms associated with tick bites, including fatigue, arthritis, chronic pain, neurological and cardiac problems, and psychological illness. A total of three…
Read MoreGut-brain axis offers a potential avenue for treating multiple sclerosis
As our understanding of the importance of the gut-brain axis continues to grow, new research has revealed that immune cells found in the intestine can travel from the gut to the central nervous system to mitigate the effects of a multiple sclerosis attack. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a the most common chronic neurological disease affecting…
Read MorePsoriasis skin conditions could soon be relieved with therapies using newly discovered protein
A protein could hold the answer to helpful therapies for skin problems such as psoriasis, a chronic skin disease affecting more than 100 million people globally. The protein is a fragment of a bigger molecule, JARID2, which researchers previously believed only existed in the developing embryo where its role is to coordinate the formation of…
Read MoreMy first taste of the world of PR – Ben Pike
Growing up, I was always fascinated by how things work, so a Biology degree at the University of Essex seemed like a good fit for me. At the time, I didn’t completely understand the various roles and careers that a science degree could lead to. When I chose to relocate from the UK to Australia,…
Read MoreBe aware of your skin over summer
Fresh into 2019, many of us have still have one more week of festive fun before the return to work. More time with friends and family also means more potential outdoor events, exposing your skin to UV rays. From our work with the Australasian College of Dermatologists (ACD) we’ve learnt all about the harmful effects…
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