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Pressurized Virus Blasts Its Infectious DNA Into Human Cells
The virus that causes those
painful lip blisters known
as cold sores has an
internal pressure eight
times higher than a car
tire, and uses it to
... > full story
Chlamydia Promotes Gene Mutations
Chlamydia trachomatis is a
human pathogen that is the
leading cause of bacterial
sexually transmitted disease
worldwide with more than 90
million new cases of genital
infections occurring each
... > full story
Promising Biomarker for Predicting HPV-Related Oropharynx Cancer
Researchers have found that
antibodies against the human
papillomavirus may help
identify individuals who are
at greatly increased risk of
... > full story
Scientists Discover How HIV Kills Immune Cells; Findings Have Implications for HIV Treatment
Untreated HIV infection
destroys a person's immune
system by killing
infection-fighting cells,
but precisely when and how
... > full story
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Plant-Based Compound May Inhibit HIV
July 29, 2013 — A compound found in soybeans may become an effective HIV treatment without the drug resistance issues faced by current ... > full story -
HPV's Link to Esophageal Cancer
July 24, 2013 — The human papillomavirus triples the risk of people developing yet another cancer, esophageal squamous cell carcinoma, according to new ... > full story -
Platelet Activation Inhibits the Host Cell Entry of HIV
July 23, 2013 — Infection biologists have found evidence that platelets (thrombocytes) might constitute an innate defense against infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). HI-viruses are the cause of ... > full story -
Vaccinating Boys Plays Key Role in HPV Prevention
July 22, 2013 — Improving vaccination rates against the human papillomavirus (HPV) in boys is key to protecting both men and women, says new research. HPV has been linked to anal, penile and certain types of throat ... > full story -
HIV/AIDS Vaccines: Defining What Works
July 18, 2013 — Scientists have developed a strategy for inducing a key part of an effective immune response to HIV. Multiple crystal structures like detailed architectural blueprints show how the virus interacts ... > full story -
Marital Status Reduces Risk of Death from HIV/AIDS for Men
July 12, 2013 — At the height of the AIDS epidemic in the 1980s men who were married were significantly less likely to die of HIV/AIDS than their single counterparts. For women, marital status had little impact on ... > full story -
Hidden Strains of HPV Found in 'Virus-Negative' Genital Warts
July 11, 2013 — Researchers assessed the DNA found in samples taken from 40 patients with 'virus-negative' genital warts. Through a general DNA sequencing approach, the researchers showed that several of the ... > full story -
Intestinal Bacteria May Fuel Inflammation and Worsen HIV Disease
July 10, 2013 — A new study of HIV infection points to changes in intestinal bacteria as a possible explanation for why successfully treated HIV patients nonetheless prematurely experience life-shortening chronic ... > full story -
Lifesaving HIV Treatment Could Reach Millions More People Following Landmark Study
July 3, 2013 — Millions more people could get access to life-saving HIV drug therapy, following a landmark ... > full story -
Single Men, Smokers at Higher Risk for Oral Human Papillomavirus Infection
July 3, 2013 — Smokers and single men are more likely to acquire cancer-causing oral human papillomavirus (HPV), according to new results from the HPV Infection in Men (HIM) Study. Researchers also report that ... > full story
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