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Accidental Discovery Could Lead to Cure for AIDS Virus

Posted by timothy on from the probably-a-nice-raise-too dept.

sydlexius writes "A press release from Sandia tells of the discovery of niobium HPA, a chemical that bonds to viruses. Many scientists have been interested in the properties of various HPAs (heteropolyanions), however this is the first such case that is stable in basic and neutral solutions. The Albuquerque Tribune covers the story here. For subscribers of Science Magazine, you can find an article in this month's issue (Abstract)."

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  1. Re:I also made an accidental discovery. by susehat · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Um, Someone wana mod this -1, flamebait? Comeon, slashdot isn't for your non-tech bigotries. Grow up.