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Broadly Neutralizing HIV Antibodies May Lead to Effective Vaccine

Broadly Neutralizing HIV Antibodies May Lead to Effective Vaccine

ARTICLEOut of the 1.2 million people living in the United States that have been diagnosed with HIV , one in eight people are not even aware of having the virus.Ongoing scientific advancements made over the years have allowed scientists to obtain better control over the virus, but it remains a public health concern worldwide, especially in homosexual and bisexual men, or men who have sex with men , of all races, worldwide.A new discovery made by researchers at the University of Zurich and the University Hospital-Zurich may contribute to the development of an effective HIV vaccine.The researchers found that there are broadly neutralizing HIV antibodies (bnAbs) that are created within one percent of individuals who are infected with the virus.


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British Scientists May Be Close to Finding a Cure for HIV

British Scientists May Be Close to Finding a Cure for HIV

A 44 year-old man shows no sign of HIV after undergoing a new antiviral treatment.A 44 year-old man shows no sign of HIV after undergoing a new treatment.He is the first of 50 participants to test a new treatment against HIV.


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Medical Breakthrough? UK Man May Be First Patient Cured of HIV

Medical Breakthrough? UK Man May Be First Patient Cured of HIV

A group of scientists from five UK universities are developing an experimental treatment after trials, the virus is now undetectable in the blood of a patient.A 44-year-old social care worker, who preferred to stay unidentified, said: "It would be great if a cure has happened.My last blood test was a couple of weeks ago and there is no detectable virus."

Broadly Neutralizing HIV Antibodies May Lead to Effective Vaccine