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Antibodies found that prevent HIV from causing severe AIDS

Scientists were able to isolate two antibodies responsible for resistance to the disease in an African patient. The discovery could be key to the development of a vaccine.

From: latimes.com – By Thomas H. Maugh II – After nearly two decades of futile searching for a vaccine against the AIDS virus, researchers are reporting the tantalizing [...]

Circumcision doesn’t protect gays from AIDS virus

CDC still considering recommendation for other groups

From: The Washington Blade – ATLANTA (AP) – Circumcision, which has helped prevent AIDS among heterosexual men in Africa, doesn’t help protect gay men from the virus, according to the largest U.S. study to look at the question. The research, presented at a conference Tuesday, is expected to influence [...]