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Important discoveries about viruses that cause AIDS
British and American scientists have solved an important problem about the virus that causes AIDS, paving the way for more effective treatments for this century's diseas…
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Human protein may help prevent influenza A / H1N1
US scientists have discovered a new natural protein in humans can help prevent influenza A / H1N1 and other viruses such as West River Nile virus and dengue fever.
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Some viruses end up attacking each other
Some types of viruses can bind together, forming complex structures similar to bacterial organisms.
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New method to reduce the risk of HIV infection in semen
Scientists at the Gladstone, San-Fransico Institute of Virus and Immunology Institute, published a new study on surfen substances that is capable of reducing HIV transmi…
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Artificial molecules enhance immunity against HIV virus
Researchers at Yale University in the United States have synthesized an artificial molecule capable of boosting the immune system against HIV.
Biology
The US finds about one fifth of the HIV gene structure
For the first time, scientists from the University of North Carolina, USA, have completed finding about one-fifth of the HIV gene structure.
Biology
AIDS-like virus threatens koalas
A new virus like HIV attacks koalas, reducing their numbers and threatening them to become extinct.
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Antarctic virus has a high level of genetic diversity
A group of Spanish biologists has just announced the discovery of Antarctic viruses with very high levels of genetic diversity.
Biology
Creating transgenic plants resistant to viral disease by RNAi
The group of scientists from the Institute of Biotechnology has successfully applied genetic engineering of RNAi in the study of creating transgenic plants resistant to…
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Manuka honey can control MRSA virus
Manuka flower honey in the country of kangaroo contains special ingredients that can inhibit MRSA virus. Scientists expect further research on manuka will help create ef…
Biology
H1N1 virus is much more dangerous than human thought
A recent detailed study of the H1N1 flu virus shows that this is a more dangerous disease than people think.
Biology
Viruses can 're-feed' bacteria
A new virus has been found to be able to eat bacteria, potentially becoming a powerful weapon in the fight against antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
Biology
Controversy over the name
Leading experts claim that the virus is making the whole world panic mainly because pigs bring it.
Biology
The lemur genome fossils reveal the origin and evolution of HIV as well as other lentiviruses in primates
According to a study conducted by Dr. Cédric Feschotte of the University of Texas - Arlington, a type of retrovirus that is associated with HIV can be incorporated into…