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Scientists Weaken HIV Infection in Immune Cells Using Synthetic Agents
HIV, the virus that causes
AIDS, is notorious for
hiding within certain types
of cells, where it
reproduces at a slowed rate
... > full story
Flu and Bacteria: Better Prognosis for This Potentially Fatal Combination
Scientists have provided
insights into how much harm
bacteria can cause to the
lung of people having the
flu. The results could
... > full story
Blocking Immune Response Protein Helps Body Clear Chronic Infection; Potential Therapy for HIV, Other Viral Infections?
Scientists have shown that
temporarily blocking a
protein critical to immune
response actually helps the
body clear itself of chronic
... > full story
Antibody Evolution Could Guide HIV Vaccine Development
Observing the evolution of a
particular type of antibody
in an infected HIV-1
patient, a new study has
provided insights that will
enable vaccination
... > full story
- Scientists Weaken HIV Infection in Immune Cells Using Synthetic Agents
- Flu and Bacteria: Better Prognosis for This Potentially Fatal Combination
- Blocking Immune Response Protein Helps Body Clear Chronic Infection; Potential Therapy for HIV, Other Viral Infections?
- Antibody Evolution Could Guide HIV Vaccine Development
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New Tool for Identifying Powerful HIV Antibodies
May 9, 2013 — Scientists have developed a new tool to identify broadly neutralizing antibodies capable of preventing infection by the majority of HIV strains found around the globe, an advance that could help ... > full story -
Immune Cells That Suppress Genital Herpes Infections Identified
May 8, 2013 — Scientists have identified a class of immune cells that reside long-term in the genital skin and mucosa and are believed to be responsible for suppressing recurring outbreaks of genital herpes. These ... > full story -
Focus on STD, Not Cancer Prevention, to Promote HPV Vaccine Use
May 2, 2013 — The HPV vaccine can prevent both cervical cancer and a nasty sexually transmitted disease in women. But emphasizing the STD prevention will persuade more young women to get the ... > full story -
Study Compares Effectiveness of Two Vs. Three Doses of HPV Vaccine for Girls and Young Women
April 30, 2013 — With the number of doses and cost of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines a barrier to global implementation, researchers have found that girls who received two doses of HPV vaccine had immune ... > full story -
Bacteria May Contribute to Premature Births, STDs
April 23, 2013 — New research points to a common species of bacteria as an important contributor to bacterial vaginosis, a condition linked to preterm birth and increased risk of sexually transmitted ... > full story -
Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapies May Be Cardioprotective in HIV-Infected Children, Teens
April 22, 2013 — Long-term use of highly active antiretroviral therapies (HAART) does not appear to be associated with impaired heart function in children and adolescents in a study that sought to determine the ... > full story -
Genital Wart Rate in Young Women Plummets Thanks to HPV Vaccine, Claim Researchers
April 18, 2013 — The proportion of young women diagnosed with genital warts in Australia has seen a significant decline thanks to the HPV vaccine, suggests a new ... > full story -
Discovery May Help Prevent HIV: Insights Into Eliminating Reservoirs of HIV-1
April 17, 2013 — Researchers have discovered how the protein that blocks HIV-1 from multiplying in white blood cells is regulated. HIV-1 is the virus that causes AIDS, and the discovery could lead to novel approaches ... > full story -
Women With HIV Shown to Have Elevated Resting Energy Expenditure
April 16, 2013 — Studies have shown that about 10 percent of men infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) have an elevated resting energy expenditure (REE). Their bodies use more kilocalories for basic ... > full story -
Mathematics Provides a Shortcut to Timely, Cost-Effective Interventions for HIV
April 15, 2013 — Mathematical estimates of treatment outcomes can cut costs and provide faster delivery of preventative measures. South Africa is home to the largest HIV epidemic in the world with a total of 5.6 ... > full story
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