Efficient Gene Silencing is Now Possible: Thanks To Gold-DNA Nanosunflowers

Medicine & Technology Nov 07, 2019

A group of reserachers discovered a gene silencing process that help with effictive and efficient delivery of genes. This process, made effective by a gold DNA nanosunflower, can help cure HIV, infertility and even cancer.

A Woman From Brazil Gets HIV Infection After Sharing Unsterilized Manicure Equipment

Oct 29, 2019

A Brazilian woman was diagnosed with HIV after she contracted the virius after sharing an unsterilized manicure equipment. The equipment was used by her cousin who is HIV positive.

AIDS Pathogens: How Do They Multiply In The Body?

Oct 04, 2019

A new study using high-resolution imaging shows how the HI virus multiplies and spreads in living cells, a direct proof of how the AIDS pathogen replicates itself in a lipid environment.

Genetic Editing May Save HIV Patients

Jul 12, 2019

HIV patients are now offered a new way to get rid of the virus from their body and genetic editing might be the best thing that will save their lives.

Scientists Discover New Virus-Killing Protein to Destroy Viruses Related to HIV

Jul 09, 2019

The team found that ZAP no longer inhibit both CpG-enriched HIV and a mouse leukemia virus that has many CpGs

595 Pakistan Children Infected with HIV By Unqualified Practitioners Using Reused Syringes

Jun 20, 2019

The incident is believed to be the first HIV outbreak in the world where the majority of those who are affected are children.

Gold Could Be the Key to Making Gene Therapy for HIV, Blood Disorders More Practical

May 27, 2019

It is the first time scientists used a gold nanoparticle loaded with CRISPR to edit genes in a rare but powerful subset of blood stem cells, the source of all blood cells

Daily Survival is a Priority Over Viral Suppression for Many HIV+ Women

May 17, 2019

Research indicates that while a majority of the 1,989 HIV+ women they have been studying since 1994 have been able to control their virus, often on and off, challenges such as mental health, unstable housing, and lack of social support constitute ongoing barriers to effective and sustained viral suppression

Vampire Facial: Two People Contracted HIV at New Mexico Spa

May 03, 2019

The state health department is now offering HIV testing for the former clients of the now-closed spa

Chinese twins had their genes modified to improve cognitive functions and be HIV-resistant

Feb 23, 2019

Chinese twin girls had been subjected to a CRISPR experiment

HIV Epidemic About To End In the United States, Scientists Spot A Track For Cure

May 18, 2017

Scientists find a path to start the ending of HIV epidemic in the year 2025. This is to attain the benchmarks set by President Obama in 2010.

Modern AIDS Drugs Could Add Up 10 Years To Life Expectancy In Europe & US

May 17, 2017

Recent news revealed that modern AIDS drugs can add an extra 10 years to life expectancy to HIV-positive people in Europe and US.

Sperm Washing Allows Men HIV Carriers To Have Healthy & Virus-Free Children; Other Benefits Here

Apr 24, 2017

Sperm washing has more benefits aside from relieving HIV carrier's children from the virus.

HIV Set In A Major Breakthrough Lets Scientists Makes Cells Disease Resistant

Apr 13, 2017

A major breakthrough seems to be the solution for the long-term suffering of HIV patients. It's because scientists found a way to make cells resist the virus.

Scientists Genetically Engineered An HIV Genome To Develop Potential Vaccine

Mar 30, 2017

Researchers from the University of Nebraska develop a switch for HIV genomes to kick start the human immunity against the deadly virus.