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New findings suggest strategy to help generate HIV-neutralizing a…
Life Sciences Blog | November 22nd 2009 by Konstantinos Vougas
Story Summary: Studies have found that for unknown reasons, however, the vast majority of antibodies that recognize this site do not block the virus from infecting cells. Only rarely do gp120 molecules appear on the surface of the virus in a function read more
Manufacturer Attends Meeting on Over-the-Counter HIV Testing
Drug Testing Information | November 22nd 2009
Because of the rather sensitive circumstances that may lead towards being infected by the HIV virus, some people may find the ability to perform an HIV test in the comfort and privacy of their home the more preferable way. Luckily, there are such hom read more
Potential Strategy To Help Generate HIV-Neutralizing Antibodies
Information on HPV | November 22nd 2009
WHAT: New discoveries about anti-HIV antibodies may bring researchers a step closer to creating an effective HIV vaccine, according to a new paper co-authored by scientists at the Vaccine Research Center of the National Institute of Allergy and Infec read more
An Atomic-level Look at an HIV Accomplice
Life Sciences Blog | November 22nd 2009 by Konstantinos Vougas
Story Summary: Amyloid fibers are of great interest because they are the calling cards of many neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimers and Parkinsons, and aging-related diseases like type-2 diabetes. On the other hand, when bound to the membra read more
Fears over own goal HIV vaccine revived
Life Sciences Blog | November 21st 2009
Story Summary: The new research is at odds with other studies that cleared the vaccine of responsibility. The finding reopens the question of whether its a good idea to base vaccines on the cold-related viruses called adenoviruses. STEP stopThe contr read more
Red Ribbon Shows AIDS Awareness
Native Stew | November 21st 2009 by derek catalano
World AIDS Day - December 1st World AIDS Day is the only international day of co-ordinated action against the spread of HIV/AIDS. Observed annually on December 1st, World AIDS Day serves to strengthen the global effort to face the chall read more
Also In Global Health News: HIV/AIDS Grants; Africa’s Water Res…
Information on HPV | November 21st 2009
Report Examines HIV/AIDS Grant Funding HIV/AIDS program grants made by U.S.-based foundations totaled $618 billion in 2008, an 11 percent increase from the previous year, according to a new report by Funders Concerned About AIDS read more
Viewing An HIV Accomplice At An Atomic-Level
Information on HPV | November 21st 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 hopes of thwarting its infection-promoting activity. read more
The Ancient Bracelet Of Detect Plot
Simpson's Paradox | November 21st 2009 by Meg
I stumbled onto this list of writers’ guidelines over at Clarkesworld Magazine, and I thought this list of sci-fi and fantasy cliches was so impressive I had to share. Though no particular setting, theme, or plot is anathema to us, the followi read more
Sangamo BioSciences Provides Update on Phase 1 Safety Trial of SB…
Life Sciences Blog | November 21st 2009 by Konstantinos Vougas
Story Summary: As previously stated, the company and the University of Pennsylvania intend to provide updates on the two ongoing Phase 1 SB-728-T trials only at appropriate scientific or medical meetings. Sangamo also has two Phase 1 clinical trials read more
Exciting Times in Parliament
Loose Moorings; Liveaboard Life in Victoria Harbour | November 21st 2009 by Nathaniel
here's a new one. i'm blogging this from deep within parliament hill, in the aboriginal people's room, which is a popular meeting room for a variety of parliamentary committees. i'm attending the annual conference of RESULTS canada, held each year in read more
Bekasi Peduli AIDS
Penyo's Personal Website | November 21st 2009 by penyo
Bekasi Peduli AIDS, adalah salah satu kontes SEO yang sedang berlangsung yang diadakan oleh komunitas blogger bekasi. Kontes ini bertemakan “Hentikan Penyebaran AIDS di wilayah Bekasi dan Blogger siap menjadi DUTA AIDS”. Dengan tema yang menurut read more
Jobs for Associate Director, Laboratory Services: FHI Nigeria
Jobs in Nigeria - Job Vacancies in Nigeria | November 21st 2009 by Andy
Family Health International (FHI) is dedicated to improving lives, knowledge, and understanding worldwide through a highly diversified program of research, education, and services. FHI is recruiting for an Associate Director, Laboratory Services.Asso read more
Terrence Higgins Trust Gets Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin Invo…
Information on HPV | November 21st 2009
HIV and sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) is calling for people across Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin to get involved in World AIDS Day (December 1) this year, either by attending an event, making a donation to support local HIV se read more
Women Must Demand Safe Sex From Spouses
OneLove Southern Africa | November 21st 2009 by Damaria Senne
Even though the HIV prevalence rate in the sub Saharan region has been going down in the last ten years, research has shown that it remains higher in women,reports The Sunday Standard. Unfortunately, Botswana is no exception to this scenario. Resea read more
An atomic-level look at an HIV accomplice
Zamp BioTopics | November 20th 2009 by Zamp
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 hopes of thwarting its infection-promoting activity. read more
Unicef - Children's Lives Improving But Still a Long Way to Go
Raising Siblings to Be Friends | November 20th 2009 by Shannon Peel
Ann Veneman, Chief of UNICEF, spoke to mark the Universal Children's Day and the 20th anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child at the UN headquarters in New York, about how far they have come to improve the lives of children in the wo read more
High-level HIV-1 Nef transient expression in Nicotiana benthamian…
Zamp BioTopics | November 20th 2009 by Zamp
Background: In recent years, different HIV antigens have been successfully expressed in plants by either stable transformation or transient expression systems. Among HIV proteins, Nef is considered a promising target for the formulation of a multi-co read more
Muslim murderer worried about HIV test results
Citizens Against Pro-Obama Media Bias | November 20th 2009 by mattie
November 20, 2009 Updated list of Fort Hood posts Thank God Sen Lieberman (I-CT) is chairman of the Senate Homeland Security Committee because he has no problem labeling the muslim murderer’s cowardly rampage what it was: a terror attack. Susan read more
Urge the Governor to fully fund ADAP
Mike Tidmus : Blog | November 20th 2009 by Mike Tidmus
The San Francisco AIDS Foundation has set up a page that allows visitors to send a message to Governor Schwarzenegger urging the Governor to not diminish funding levels for the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP). Please take a few minutes and add yo read more
Op-Eds: HIV Travel Ban; Improving Sanitation; Counterfeit Drugs
Information on HPV | November 20th 2009
‘Blot’ On U.S. HIV/AIDS Leadership Removed A “blot” on U.S. HIV/AIDS leadership “ended last month when President [Barack] Obama lifted the prohibition” that kept HIV-positive foreigners from visiting read more
Whole new SING Annie Lennox Merchandise available
EURYTHMICS, ANNIE LENNOX + DAVE STEWART at ethrill.net - The… | November 20th 2009 by Ino Hillert
From Annie Lennox blog: It gives us great pleasure to announce that a brand new range of merchandise is now available from the Annie Lennox store, including the black long sleeve PEEP T-shirt as voted by you guys :) Other items in this stunning new r read more
Imaging Study Shows HIV Particles Assembling Around Its Genome
Life Sciences Blog | November 20th 2009 by Konstantinos Vougas
Story Summary: In less than 25 years, its killed more than 25 million people. Scientists are exploring exactly how this virus reproduces because they would like to find a way to abort the process. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, visu read more
This December on IN THE LIFE: Creating Solutions
Gay Agenda | November 20th 2009 by James Hipps
Over twenty million people have died from AIDS since its cause, HIV, was discovered in 1981. Though leading scientists worldwide have dedicated their life’s work to understanding the virus, its genetic complexity is unprecedented and a cure is stil read more
HIV vaccine failure probably caused by virus used, says new resea…
Life Sciences Blog | November 20th 2009 by Konstantinos Vougas
Story Summary: The trial, called STEP, was halted in September 2007 because preliminary results suggested that people who had been given the vaccine were more likely to be infected with HIV than people who had been given a placebo. The researchers be read more
Project Manager
Kenyan Jobs Bank | November 20th 2009
Summary: Rural Education and Economic Enhancement Programme (REEP) is a local based NGO established in 1999 and working in Western Kenya with its headquarters in Butula District.Together with her partners BIG Lottery Fund and APT Enterprise Develop read more
Effects of Drug Need
Alcohol-Treatment | November 20th 2009 by Rolf Joho
The effects of drug addiction are far reaching and quit way beyond just affecting the life of the addict. Drug addiction has an result on families, companies, schools, and friendships. It also has an result on the body of the addict and could pos read more
How to Put on a Female Condom
Indonesia Shared | November 20th 2009 by Pieter Prawira
A female condom is a device that is used during sexual intercourse to prevent pregnancy and reduce the risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs—such as gonorrhea, syphilis, and HIV). Invented by Danish MD Lasse Hessel, it is worn internally by read more
20.11.2009 Telkom and lawyers and so much more life in between
HIV, AIDS and HOPE | November 20th 2009 by Stefan Hippler
After 24 hours without internet (but email thx to blackberry) I am online again. It is amazing how one feels without the access to the big world outside there. Addiction is the right word. My first browser window opened the email box to see whether t read more
5 days till Bloor Street Entertains – THE PARTY
I want - I got | November 20th 2009
It’s getting close to The Party. Pick up your tickets soon and dress 50s glam. Do you need an excuse to wear that fancy dress? Now you have one! Bloor Street Entertains - The Party, November 25, 2009at the ROM The Canadian Foundation for AID read more
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