it's been a good science week so far....

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1. New Clues to How HIV works. Not only have researchers identified the "molecular switch" that gets turned off in HIV-specific killer T cells, they've been able (in cell culture) to turn it back on. The results are very preliminary but justifiably exciting.

2. A Biotech company has devised a simple way of creating stem cell lines without destroying an embryo. Granted, it's not revolutionary. There's no "eureka" moment. Just a simple, straightforward method to circumvent the most popular argument against stem cell research.

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What are your thoughts on this:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/aids/story/0,,1851224,00.html
Is this a genuine possibility or just crack dreams?

[biogeekgrrl.livejournal.com]

I think people need to work on tearing down the cultural taboos regarding wearing latex condoms....

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I am amazed that the epidemic levels of hiv over there haven't broken them down already. If that can't I don't see what can. Maybe electroshock therapy?

[biogeekgrrl.livejournal.com]

Hmmm, maybe. Make sure to attach the electrodes firmly to their genitals.

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This started out quite serious and is now getting strangely kinky.

[biogeekgrrl.livejournal.com]

Only if you're Mel Gibson.

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*gasp* Tell no one!