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Researchers Identify Key Components of a Protein That Destroys HIV

Researchers have identified the key components of a protein called TRIM5α that destroys HIV in rhesus monkeys.

Tuesday, 24 August 2010

Studies Suggest the Brain Can Act As A Hiding Place for the HIV Virus

Studies of the spinal fluid of patients given anti-HIV drugs have resulted in new findings suggesting that the brain can act as a hiding place for the HIV virus.

Monday, 23 August 2010

Study Shows AIDS Virus to Be Different in Semen than in Blood

The virus that causes AIDS may undergo changes in the genital tract that make HIV-1 in semen different than what it is in the blood.

Friday, 20 August 2010

Syringe Type Affects HIV Transmission Among Intravenous Drug Users

The researchers found that even a small percentage of exposures involving high dead-space syringes can increase the spread of HIV dramatically

Wednesday, 21 July 2010

Vaginal Gel Significantly Reduces Risk of Being Infected With HIV

Researchers have achieved an important scientific breakthrough in the fight against HIV and genital herpes with a vaginal gel.

Monday, 19 July 2010

Experts Say Criminalization of Drug Use is Fuelling the Spread of HIV

Russia could cut HIV rates by up to 55% if it legalized and scaled-up opiate substitution therapy and call for legal change to enable such treatment to tackle drug related harms.

Wednesday, 14 July 2010

Researchers Identify How a Normal Immune Response Can Help HIV

Researchers have identified how a normal response to infection actually contributes to disease progression and viral persistence in HIV-infected patients.

Thursday, 20 May 2010

HIV Tends to Progress Faster With Frequent Alcohol Consumption

HIV disease tends to progress at a faster rate in infected individuals who consume two or more alcoholic drinks a day.

Friday, 14 May 2010

Class of Antibodies Identified That Inhibits HIV Infection

Scientists have identified a set of naturally occurring antibodies that can block one of the key ways the AIDS virus gains entry into certain blood cells.

Monday, 05 April 2010

Stem Cell Therapy Arms Immune System Against HIV

A novel stem cell therapy that arms the immune system with an intrinsic defense against HIV could be a powerful strategy to tackle the disease.

Thursday, 01 April 2010

Chemical in Bananas Identified As Potent Inhibitor of HIV Infection

According to a study, a potent new inhibitor of HIV, derived from bananas, may open the door to new treatments to prevent sexual transmission of HIV.

Monday, 15 March 2010

Researchers Discover That HIV Virus Hides in Bone Marrow

Scientists have identified a new reservoir for hidden HIV-infected cells that can serve as a factory for new infections.

Monday, 08 March 2010

Longer Breastfeeding Best for Children Born To HIV Infected Mothers

Stopping breastfeeding before 18 months was associated with significant increases in mortality among these children, according to the study's findings.

Sunday, 17 January 2010

Study Suggests Why Circumcision Substantially Lowers HIV Risk in Men

The study could lead to new non-surgical HIV preventative strategies for an estimated 70 percent of men worldwide.

Wednesday, 06 January 2010

HIV Cognitive Dysfunction Shares Common Link With Alzheimer's Disease

Research suggests HIV related cognitive deficits share a common link with Alzheimer's related dementia

Tuesday, 08 December 2009

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