Vaginal Proteins In HIV-resistant Prostitutes Suggest New Preven...

Courtesy ScienceDaily  Tue, 09/02/2008 - 17:15

Researchers in Canada report discovery of unusual proteins in a small group of Kenyan sex workers that appear to be associated with resistance to infection with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.


 

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