New compound that blocks multiple HIV infections shows promise as AIDS vaccine

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A novel vaccine for the AIDS virus may become possible through a new compound proving highly effective in preventing HIV infection. While testing has only been carried out on monkeys so far, the scientists behind the development say that with its ability to block multiple strains of infection at once, the technique has huge potential to one day provide long-lasting protection against the deadly virus. .. Continue Reading New compound that blocks multiple HIV infections shows promise as AIDS vaccine

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Tags: AIDS, HIV, HIV and AIDS, Scripps Research Institute, Vaccines

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