One reason why the immune system fails to fight off HIV infection is because the virus coats itself with sugar molecules, preventing our antibodies from recognizing it. Researchers have now determined how these sugars are structurally linked to viral proteins, and have discovered an antibody that can bind and recognize the sugar/protein combination. HIV is… [Continue Reading]
Discovery of Viral Protein Structure Helps Researchers Developing an HIV Antibody
December 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Vitamin D-Fortified Yogurt Improves Cardiovascular Heath in Diabetics
December 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Insufficient vitamin D poses a major problem for the lining of blood vessels, putting individuals at risk for heart disease. People with diabetes are at increased risk of cardiovascular disorders, and new research shows that increasing vitamin D intake, through fortified yogurt, can reduce the likelihood of heart disease. People with diabetes are known to… [Continue Reading]