Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Herpes outbreak, other marine viruses linked to coral bleaching event by Sardine Run Port Elizabeth: Significant outbreaks of viruses may be associated with coral bleaching events, especially as a result of multiple environmental stresses, a study has concluded. One such event was documented even as it happened in a three-day period. It showed how an explosion of three viral groups, including a herpes-like virus, occurred just as corals … [Read more...] about Herpes outbreak, other marine viruses linked to coral bleaching event – Featured Blog
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HIV Gel Reduces Infection by 39%
After encouraging results on a vaginal gel containing the antiretroviral drug tenofovir, which reduces HIV infection and risk of contracting genital herpes, a follow-up study to test the safety of the gel has been launched. Editors Notes: It now looks like women who bed condom averse men (so called members of the human race - sies, ga, ptooie!) will now at least have a better than zero chance of contracting HIV or herpes. The Phase III trial, to be known as FACTS 001, will be conducted by … [Read more...] about HIV Gel Reduces Infection by 39%
