Promising data from early stage human trials of HIV vaccine

Vaccinating against HIV is the “Holy Grail” of scientific research. However, due to the complex nature of the virus, which is among the most genetically diverse known viruses, many have considered it impossible to vaccinate against. The latest research however, reveals that a new vaccine for HIV AIDS may be closer than we think. Developed…

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Australia’s youth mental illness rate continuing to rise

The number of Australians exhibiting symptoms of a serious psychological issue between the age of 15 to 19 has risen by 4.1 per cent in six years, according to new Mission Australia data. Speaking with the Adelaide Advertiser [July 15, 2017], Catherine Yeomans, Mission Australia CEO, said the outcome of the analysis was concerning. “We’re…

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A potential vaccine for cancer: new data

After nearly half a century of trying to identify a vaccine that might wipe out cancers, similarly to the way vaccine targets influenza or pneumococcal pneumonia, scientists might have made a breakthrough in this arena. According to an article published in The Australian (July 7, 2017), scientists from a German biotechnology company, Biontech, as well as…

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Aussie biotech appoints American royalty to its Board of Directors

VIVA! Communications are thrilled to be working with Australian medical technology company Medibio as they today (June 4, 2017) announce the appointment of mental health advocate and former U.S. congressman, Patrick J.  Kennedy, to their Board of Directors. Patrick J. Kennedy is a former member of the U.S. House of Representatives and America’s leading political…

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