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Study of HIV-resistant sex workers could lead to better AIDS vaccine
By Sheila Dabu Nonato, Postmedia News February 14, 2012
The discovery of HIV-resistant sex workers in Africa could pave the way for a more effective AIDS vaccine, according to a new study by University of Montreal researchers.
"Studying women who are naturally resistant to the virus enables researchers to identify interesting information in terms of developing vaccinations or . . . gels that could prevent transmission of HIV," said lead researcher, Dr. Michel Roger of the University of Montreal Hospital Centre and the university's Department of Microbiology and Immunology...
Study of HIV-resistant sex workers could lead to better AIDS vaccine
By Sheila Dabu Nonato, Postmedia News February 14, 2012
The discovery of HIV-resistant sex workers in Africa could pave the way for a more effective AIDS vaccine, according to a new study by University of Montreal researchers.
"Studying women who are naturally resistant to the virus enables researchers to identify interesting information in terms of developing vaccinations or . . . gels that could prevent transmission of HIV," said lead researcher, Dr. Michel Roger of the University of Montreal Hospital Centre and the university's Department of Microbiology and Immunology...