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Antiviral gene helps suppress jumping of AIDS viruses between host species

The human AIDS viruses originated as viruses of apes and monkeys, respectively, yet little is known about whether or how these invaders adapted to the new genetic "environment" encountered in humans. One group of host genes, collectively known as restriction factors, is thought to influence the ability of such viruses to move between different primate species.

Published
24 August 2010
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Science Daily
Microbicides
Microbicides, vaccines may need to repel HIV contact at mucosa

HIV can damage the walls of cells in the mucous membranes in the genital tract and the intestines, permitting the virus to pass across these

Published
09 April 2010
By
Keith Alcorn
How HIV works
Scientists learn why even treated genital herpes sores boost the risk of HIV infection

New research helps explain why infection with herpes simplex virus-2 (HSV-2), which causes genital herpes, increases the risk for HIV infection even after successful treatment

Published
05 August 2009
By
NIAID Press Release
Transmission and prevention
Model suggests only 9% of new HIV infections due to those with acute HIV infection

Only a small proportion of new, sexually transmitted HIV infections in the United States are due to people with acute, undiagnosed HIV, according to a

Published
20 August 2007
By
Michael Carter
Transmission and prevention
BHIVA: Recent gay seroconverters explain why they became HIV-infected

Gay men are extremely aware of the HIV risks associated with receptive unprotected anal intercourse (UAI) but still do not practice safer sex for a

Published
06 April 2006
By
Edwin J. Bernard
The biology of HIV transmission
Genital shedding of HIV fluctuates with a woman's menstrual cycle

The shedding of HIV in vaginal and cervical secretions fluctuates with a woman’s menstrual cycle, according to a study published in the June 15th edition

Published
07 June 2004
By
Michael Carter
Contraception
Contraception and women's HIV risks

Ugandan and US scientists working in the Rakai District have reported on the relationship between HIV risk and use of different forms of contraception. The

Published
22 January 2003
By
Julian Meldrum
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Community Consensus Statement on Access to HIV Treatment and its Use for Prevention

Together, we can make it happen

We can end HIV soon if people have equal access to HIV drugs as treatment and as PrEP, and have free choice over whether to take them.

Launched today, the Community Consensus Statement is a basic set of principles aimed at making sure that happens.

The Community Consensus Statement is a joint initiative of AVAC, EATG, MSMGF, GNP+, HIV i-Base, the International HIV/AIDS Alliance, ITPC and NAM/aidsmap
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