Wednesday, January 30, 2013


David Harrich and his team at the Queensland Institute of Medical Research have found a way to prevent HIV from developing into AIDS. They have managed to modify a protein in the virus so it now stops the virus replicating in a laboratory environment.

“This is like fighting fire with fire,” Associate Professor Harrich said. “If this research continues down its strong path, and bear in mind there are a many hurdles to clear, we’re looking at a cure for AIDS.

Animal trials are due to begin later this year.

More info: http://bit.ly/UQoaIt
Read the paper here: http://1.usa.gov/WJbQtf
David Harrich and his team at the Queensland Institute of Medical Research have found a way to prevent HIV from developing into AIDS. They have managed to modify a protein in the virus so it now stops the virus replicating in a laboratory environment.

“This is like fighting fire with fire,” Associate Professor Harrich said. “If this research continues down its strong path, and bear in mind there are a many hurdles to clear, we’re looking at a cure for AIDS.

Animal trials are due to begin later this year.

More info: http://bit.ly/UQoaIt
Read the paper here: http://1.usa.gov/WJbQtf

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