HIV

New findings in humans provide encouraging foundation for upcoming AIDS vaccine clinical trial

Posted in Medicine on 28th Mar, 2016
by Alex Muller

Scientists are working to develop a vaccine capable of inducing "broadly neutralizing" antibodies that can prevent HIV infection.

HIV vaccine to be tested on people

Posted in Medicine on 10th Oct, 2015
by Alex Muller

Scientists have long been frustrated by the ability of the AIDS virus to mutate and evade the immune system.

HIV vaccine approach nears human trial

Posted in Science on 21st Jun, 2015
by Alex Muller

A study indicates it is possible to trigger the antibody system, with an engineered molecule that mimics a vulnerable region of HIV, to make neutralizing antibodies.

Smarter, cheaper technologies for improved point-of-care medicine in remote areas

Posted in Software on 12th May, 2015
by Alex Muller

Novel technologies offer simple biosensing required to provide healthcare in remote areas, where there is minimal diagnostic infrastructure.

HIV home test kit goes on sale in UK

Posted in Medicine on 27th Apr, 2015
by Alex Muller

The first legally approved HIV self-test kit that allows people to get a result in 15 minutes at home has gone on sale in England, Scotland and Wales.