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AIDS Vaccine Breakthrough

Posted by samzenpus on from the one-step-closer dept.

Doc Ruby writes "Scientists at Johns Hopkins University in MD, USA announced they've disrupted the means by which HIV stops the immune system from attacking it. From the article: 'Scientists say they have found a way to disarm the AIDS virus in research that could lead to a vaccine. Researchers have discovered that if they eliminate a cholesterol membrane surrounding the virus, HIV cannot disrupt communication among disease-fighting cells and the immune system returns to normal. [...] "By stealing cholesterol from the envelope of the virus, we can neutralize the subversion," said Graham. "We've broken the code; we can shut down the type of interference that HIV is having on the immune system."'"

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  1. The future is here at last by RenHoek · · Score: 2, Funny

    With the recent deluge of articles on curing aids, cancer and even the common cold, is the future finally here? Are we going Deus Ex in a few years now?

    1. Re:The future is here at last by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

      I had this chicken pizza the other day that was phenomenal.

      The secret? A small amount of feta cheese, it turns out. The chopped tomato didn't hurt either.

      Feta cheese, it turns out, isn't a very good idea. The secret? It promotes the health of the cholesterol membrane that HIV uses to disrupt the immune system, leading to quicker onset of AIDS.

  2. Wooo! by mustPushCart · · Score: 1, Funny

    I'm off to the whorehouses!

  3. Only one to protect yourself by Adult+film+producer · · Score: 5, Funny

    Abstinence. Don't be tempted by sex unless you are 100% absolutely sure. I would suggest waiting until marriage.

  4. Re:Working at FedEx by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

    I label all my packages HIV, I've never had one run through with a forklift or drop-kicked into a truck. Works great!