HIV/AIDS Archive — Page 7 of 7

Green 3D-rendered spherical virus particle with numerous protruding spike-like structures against a white background.
October 5, 2012

Host proteins can control HIV infection

The protein APOBEC3G contributes to spontaneous control of HIV-1 in vivo and may provide therapeutic benefits.

By Leigh MacMillan
Two men in suits shake hands onstage during an AIDS 2012 award ceremony. The projection behind them reads “AIDS 2012” and “Washington DC USA,” with partial award-related text visible; several people stand in the background.
August 2, 2012

VU research shines at international AIDS meet

Vanderbilt University’s Vikrant Sahasrabuddhe, M.D., MPH, DrPH, received the IAS/ANRS Young Investigator Award at the International AIDS Conference last week in Washington, D.C.

By Bill Snyder
Person viewed from behind holding up a chest X-ray against a white background; the X-ray shows the lungs and heart.
August 2, 2012

Early HIV treatment also can prevent TB: study

Anti-retroviral therapy can prevent tuberculosis, even in people with early HIV disease.

By Bill Snyder
July 19, 2012

Long antibodies better against HIV

Understanding how antibodies with long “loops” form may be important for HIV vaccine development.

By Leigh MacMillan
Close-up of a Scrabble board with red tiles spelling “HIV,” “AIDS,” and “SEX.”
June 27, 2012

Spelling out HIV risk in urban China

Research reveals clues to HIV risk in Chinese men who have sex with other men.

By Vanderbilt Health News
Microscopic cytology slide showing clusters of pink-stained cells with dark purple nuclei amid many smaller blue-stained cells and cellular debris.
February 21, 2012

‘Acid test’ for cervical cancer

An inexpensive, low-tech test for cervical cancer may be a good option for screening for the disease among HIV-infected women in developing countries.

By Vanderbilt Health News