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Zinc finger gene therapy produces HIV-resistant CD4 T-cells

Zinc-finger nucleases, bound to DNA. Image by Dr Jeff Miller, Sangamo BioSciences, Inc.

Vaginal microbicides may not be safe for rectal use: gels being reformulated

Researcher Peter Anton MD, University of California, Los Angeles

One dose of raltegravir gel three hours after sex might prevent HIV infection

Antiretroviral treatment in TB patients: patients with CD4 counts below 50 need to start ART quickly

Salim Abdool Karim and Diane Havlir at CROI 2011. Photo by Gus Cairns/aidsmap.com

Truvada PrEP remains effective against HIV with 3TC/FTC resistance in animal study

Self-testing for HIV proves highly acceptable in Malawi

Study presenter Augustine Choko demonstrates self-testing, at a community meeting in Blantyre, Malawi. (Image courtesy of Augustine Choko.)

Five years on from circumcision trial, nine in ten participants are circumcised and HIV incidence is two-thirds lower

Study finds most lubricants damage rectal cells and some increase HIV activity

Low HDL cholesterol the biggest modifiable risk for cardiovascular disease in patients with HIV (updated)