Hey there Guys. Today I was struck by two news articles that really resonated with me and why I believe that rapid HIV testing is so important. First was an article from The Detroit News that really broke my heart. A young gay 14 year old teen came out to his mother and confessed that he had been having unprotected sex. She came through the door with her 14-year-old son … [Read more...] about Why I Believe Rapid HIV Testing Is Vital
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New Drug Vorinostat May Flush HIV Out Of Hiding
Hey there Guys, Exciting news in the science world today, with the discovery that an older chemotherapy drug, vorinostat, is able to help flush out HIV hiding within cells. One of the biggest issues currently with HIV is the concept of "latent virus". When a cell becomes infected by the HIV virus, the genetic code of the virus is able to incorporate into the DNA of the … [Read more...] about New Drug Vorinostat May Flush HIV Out Of Hiding