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New Culprit for Viral Infections Among Elderly An Overactive Immune Response
Researchers have found that
exaggerated responses of the
immune system explain why
the elderly succumb to viral
infections more readily than ... > full story
No-Entry Zones for AIDS Virus
The AIDS virus inserts its
genetic material into the
genome of the infected cell.
Scientists have now shown
for the first time that the
virus almost entirely spares
particular sites in the
... > full story
FDA-Approved Drugs Eliminate, Prevent Cervical Cancer In Mice
Researchers have eliminated
cervical cancer in mice with
two FDA-approved drugs
currently used to treat
breast cancer and
... > full story
Sperm May Play Leading Role In Spreading HIV
Sperm, and not just the
fluid it bathes in, can
transmit HIV to macrophages,
T cells, and dendritic cells
(DCs), researchers report.
By infecting DCs, which
carry the virus and potently
... > full story
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HIV Vaccine Failure Probably Caused by Virus Used, Says New Research
November 19, 2009 — The recent failure of an HIV vaccine was probably caused by the immune system reacting to the virus 'shell' used to transmit the therapy around the body, according to new research. The researchers ... > full story -
New Findings Suggest Strategy to Help Generate HIV-Neutralizing Antibodies
November 19, 2009 — New discoveries about anti-HIV antibodies may bring researchers a step closer to creating an effective HIV vaccine, according to a new ... > full story -
An Atomic-Level Look at an HIV Accomplice
November 19, 2009 — Since the discovery in 2007 that a component of human semen called SEVI boosts infectivity of the virus that causes AIDS, researchers have been trying to learn more about SEVI and how it works, in ... > full story -
Immediate, Aggressive Spending on HIV/AIDS Could End Epidemic
November 18, 2009 — Money available to treat HIV/AIDS is sufficient to end the epidemic globally, but only if we act immediately to control the spread of the disease, according to new research. This approach defies ... > full story -
Research Calls for Better Assessment of Tests for Tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS and Malaria
November 17, 2009 — A rapid and accurate diagnosis is the first step towards treatment in the fight against infectious disease. Researchers have highlighted the poor quality of published studies that evaluate the ... > full story -
Vaccine Against Chlamydia Not Far Away
November 16, 2009 — When a woman becomes infected with chlamydia, the first white blood cells that arrive at the scene to fight the infection are not the most effective. This discovery could pave the way for the ... > full story -
Shape of Things to Come: Structure of HIV Coat Could Lead to New Drugs
November 13, 2009 — Structural biologists have described the architecture of the complex of protein units that make up the coat surrounding the HIV genome and identified in it a "seam" of functional importance that ... > full story -
Exposure to Several Common Infections Over Time May Be Associated With Risk of Stroke
November 12, 2009 — Cumulative exposure to five common infection-causing pathogens may be associated with an increased risk of stroke, according to a new ... > full story -
Scientists Explain Binding Action Of 2 Key HIV Antibodies; Could Lead To New Vaccine Design
November 10, 2009 — A very close and detailed study of how the most robust antibodies work to block the HIV virus as it seeks entry into healthy cells has revealed a new direction for researchers hoping to design an ... > full story -
Age-Specific Evaluation Of HPV DNA Testing Vs. Cytology Screening
November 9, 2009 — Human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA testing with cytology triage is more sensitive than conventional cytology screening for detecting cervical lesions, according to a new study. Cytology triage in ... > full story
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