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The fascinating science behind the first human HIV mRNA vaccine trial – what exactly does it entail?
The trial involves the most powerful human antibodies ever discovered.
‘Kick and kill’ approach cures HIV in 40% of mice
This is one of the most exciting results we've had for HIV so far.
STEM cells could lead the way towards an effective cure against HIV/AIDS
Fighting the virus is just half the battle. The other half is repairing the damage.
We finally have a vaccine that works against HIV (in early tests)
It was safe and showed efficacy for 97% of the participants in the trial.
New injectable drug both prevents and treats HIV infections
The formulation is longer-acting than current drugs and is less vulnerable to mutation-related drug resistance.
HIV sequencing from archived tissue suggests the virus crossed to humans in early 1900s
Scientists are getting closer to revealing the timeline of HIV evolution.
End of AIDS in sight — existing treatment prevents transmission of HIV
This could deal a huge blow to HIV.
HIV + tuberculosis, a deadly combination, affects over 1 million people
As if having one of the two wasn't bad enough...
A third patient might also be HIV-free
A cure is not here yet, but this certainly is promising.
Defeating HIV: second patient in history goes into sustained remission after stem cell transplant
Humanity strikes back: another win against HIV.
Promising new vaccine technology might finally end HIV-AIDS
Get lost, deadly virus.
GMO rice may hold the key to fighting HIV on the cheap
The grains can be made into a paste containing anti-HIV proteins.
HIV sexual transmission recorded live as the virus crosses the genital mucus membrane
It's strangely beautiful, even though we're talking about a dreaded pathogen.
A single injection protects monkey from HIV infections
It's not exactly a vaccine, but it's the next best thing.
Dormant, berserk antibodies could hold the key for HIV vaccine
Their nature makes them ideal against pathogens that hide from immune cells, such as HIV.
Russia on the brink of HIV crisis as AIDS denial runs rampant through the country
The country might be on the verge of a health crisis.
Computer simulation identifies HIV Achilles Heel, offering new avenue for treatment
It also showcases how powerful computer simulations can be in fighting viruses.
What’s the difference between HIV and AIDS
You shouldn't use the two interchangeably.
Child in South Africa becomes HIV free
This could be a game changer.
Massive simulation of the HIV ‘shell’ reveals new vulnerabilities that we might exploit to eliminate the virus
It took two years on a supercomputer to simulate 1.2 microseconds in the life of the HIV capsid.
Scientists tie antibody escorts on white blood cells’ access points to stop HIV dead in its tracks
It's more effective than welding a slab of steel on the Death Star's thermal exhaust port.
Five HIV patients are now virus-free thanks to a new vaccine therapy — but success rate is low
The new therapy gives the body new tools to weed out the HIV virus without any other drugs -- one ...
Medication prevents HIV/AIDS has 92% success rate, but people don’t know about it yet
If taken daily, the pills can reduce the risk of HIV infection by up to 92 percent.
Revolutionary HIV vaccine to be tested on 600 people next year
We may be zooming in on a vaccine.
NIH isolates new antibody which neutralizes 98% of HIV strains in lab trials
We're getting closer to a cure.
Drugs clear HIV from British patient’s system, offering hope for a cure
Five UK universities working together hope to bring an end to HIV.
HIV took one of our best attempts at killing it, survived and became stronger in the process
They say what doesn't kill you makes you stronger, and unfortunately, that seems to be the case for HIV viruses.
Countries most in need of HIV treatment are least able to afford it
One study estimates that over the next 35 years, nine African countries would have to spend $98 billion to $261 ...
Genetic-scissor enzyme eliminates HIV completely in mice trials
A new gene-snipping enzyme was successful in removing strands of HIV genetic material in mice trials. If the enzyme can ...
One in Eight HIV-positive Americans are not aware they’re carrying the virus
A new extensive report carried out by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found approximately 1 in 8 ...
Anti-vaxxer bet $100,000 that scientists couldn’t prove measles exists. German court now orders man to pay up
Four years ago, a vocal anti vaccine activist and a biologist by training challenged not only established medical science, but ...
Pill reduces risk of HIV infection for gay men by 86%
Two new studies - both covering gay men, one in Britain and the other in France - were recently shared ...
We could cut HIV transmission rate by 90%, CDC says
Almost 70% of HIV-infected people in the US are either undiagnosed or not receiving care; this population is responsible for ...
Scientists stumble upon a vaccine which blocks HIV in monkeys – human trials planned
Scientists were surprised when they unexpectedly stumbled upon a relatively simple vaccine which blocks infection with SIV - the monkey ...
Potential HIV-1 cure works by deleting the virus’ DNA from the genome
Scientists have find a way to eradicate HIV-1 at its roots. Tests in the lab have been found to be ...
Study of HIV evolution shows the virus is adapting to human hosts
Illustration of HIV virus. Photo: FDA One of the most threatening modern pandemics, HIV/AIDS, has been thoroughly studied in the ...
Two children have a gene mutation which protects them from many viruses, including influenza, hepatitis C and HIV
MOGS gene, via Wikipedia. A new study on which a swarm of scientists worked on showed that two children (an ...
A second baby seems to have been cured from HIV
When researchers first reported a child cured of HIV, they were baffled! The fact that he was reportedly cured just ...
German scientists have managed to remove HIV from cells while leaving those cells alive
Using an enzyme to 'cut out' the virus, German researchers have managed to find remove HIV from cells, leaving the ...
No, people, 16% of Finnish population ISN’T immune to AIDS
As much as we here at ZME Science love promoting science, we really hate it when the media misinterprets research ...
Largest supercomputer bio-simulation ever reveals key HIV protective shell structure
Klaus Schulten, professor of physics; and Juan Perilla, postdoc with Theoretical and Computational Biophysics Group at the Beckman Institute with ...
Cheap $200 repurposed DVD drive analyzes blood samples for HIV in mere days
In an extraordinary feat of ingenuity, a team of Swedish researchers have converted an all too common commercial DVD drive into ...
Researchers observe antibodies evolve against HIV
For the first time, scientists have observed in a patient the evolution of an immune molecule that recognizes different HIV ...
First documented case of child cured of HIV
In what may very well become a historic day, Dr. Deborah Persaud of Johns Hopkins University described the first documented ...
Antibiotic resistant gonorrhea arrives in North America too. STD might become “incurable”
Gonorrhea is one of the most common sexually transmitted disease in the world. It's been a real pest for centuries, ...
HIV prevention drug approved by the FDA, decision criticized by AIDS support organization
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently gave its seal of approval for the introduction of Truvada on the pharmaceutical market, ...
How bad breath can save lives
An interesting conversation can instantly make a turn for the worst when bad breath hops into the scene. We've all ...
New vaccine against HIV tested on volunteers, showed great promise
Seropositive volunteers participated in what can turn out to be a revolutionary test, conducted in Belgium, at the Antwerp Institute ...
Synthetic compound dissolves HIV on contact
Researchers of Texas A&M University have managed to develop a synthetic compound capable of breaking apart the AIDS inducing virus ...
