AIDS on the downswing in Brazil, but 630,000 still sick
The mortality rate from AIDS in Brazil fell from 7.6 per 100,000 suffering from the disease to 6.3 between 1998 and 2010 Continue reading “AIDS on the downswing in Brazil, but 630,000 still sick” » More...
How antibody disarms HIV virus by using its sugar cloak
A new study has shed light on how one broadly neutralizing HIV antibody actually uses part of the sugary cloak to help bind to the virus and disarm it Continue reading “How antibody disarms HIV virus by using More...
Discovery on measles could spur less toxic cancer cure
A new discovery about the measles virus, arguably the most virulent pathogen which afflicts 10 million children worldwide, could also help spur less toxic cancer treatments Continue reading “Discovery on measles More...
Powerful HIV Inhibitor makes virus mutation ‘nearly impossible’
US scientists have created an inhibitor using a combination of two drugs to help prevent HIV virus from being transmitted Continue reading “Powerful HIV Inhibitor makes virus mutation ‘nearly impossible’” More...
What makes measles world’s most contagious viral disease
Mayo Clinic researchers have discovered why measles is so much more contagious than other respiratory viruses Continue reading “What makes measles world’s most contagious viral disease” » More...
Around 60,000 new HIV/AIDS cases in China
China has recorded about 429,000 registered AIDS patients and HIV carriers by the end of September, Xinhua reported Continue reading “Around 60,000 new HIV/AIDS cases in China” » More...
Hendra virus vaccine comes closer to reality
A revolutionary new human antibody is showing promise against deadly Hendra virus, US researchers say Continue reading “Hendra virus vaccine comes closer to reality” » More...
Largest virus yet discovered found off the coast of Chile
Scientists have isolated the largest virus yet discovered from ocean water pulled up off the coast of Chile Continue reading “Largest virus yet discovered found off the coast of Chile” » More...
New ”wonder” pill set to revolutionise hepatitis C treatment
A new wonder pill breakthrough is hailing a new era of treatment for hundreds of thousands of people in Britain with Hepatitis C Continue reading “New ”wonder” pill set to revolutionise hepatitis More...
Early male circumcision may help cut rates of HIV and HPV transmission
Early circumcision in males may be a positive step in slowing the spread of both HIV and the human papillomavirus (HPV) In South Africa Continue reading “Early male circumcision may help cut rates of HIV and More...
