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How Thailand Eliminated Mother-to-Child HIV Transmission
Early and concerted efforts from the whole society have helped eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV in Thailand.
Using The Common Cold To Tackle HIV
Scientists have used the common cold virus and a DNA-based vaccine to stimulate protection against HIV in the gut and bodily cavities of mice.
Scientists Discover T Cells That Play Hide-And-Seek With HIV
Viruses like HIV can conceal themselves from the immune system, but a specialized type of killer T cell can seek out their hiding spots, a study shows.
Fighting STIs In China With Doctor Training
Customized doctor training helped patients to reduce the risk of developing gonorrhea or chlamydia by 38 percent, study shows.
Of Celebrity, Stigma And HIV
What do celebrities and pop culture have to do with our perception of AIDS? More than we'd care to admit, sometimes.
7 Must-Read Stories In November 2015
Plant and fungal biology were among the popular topics in November, with stories on gene editing and the sequencing of the dandruff-causing Malassezia.
Alcoholism Drug Flushes HIV Out Of Hiding
A non-toxic drug currently used to treat alcoholism has been shown to activate dormant HIV in human patients.
HIV ‘Wakes Up’ Only Once A Week Under Treatment
Encouraging data on HIV reactivation suggests that remission can be achieved by reducing latent cell numbers by 50-70 fold instead of over 2,000 fold.
Better Devices, Big Demographics: Becton Dickinson In Asia
David Tan speaks to Mr. David Capes, vice-president of R&D for Greater Asia at Becton Dickinson and Company (BD), on the medical device giant’s expansion plans in Asia.
