American Gene Technologies in Rockville, Maryland says it has submitted an application to the FDA for a gene therapy it claims eliminates HIV. CBS Baltimore reports: "The company said the therapy, … [Read more...] about Maryland Company Claims to Have Cure for HIV/AIDS Through Gene Therapy, Expects Clinical Trial in January: WATCH
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Scientists Discover First New Strain of HIV in Nearly 20 Years
Scientists have discovered HIV-1 group M subtype L, the first new strain of the HIV virus in 19 years during efforts to ensure that diagnostic tests for blood screening and detecting infectious … [Read more...] about Scientists Discover First New Strain of HIV in Nearly 20 Years
5 Tips for Surviving in an Increasingly Uncertain World
Photo by Miguel Bruna on Unsplash A recent study showed that North Americans are becoming less tolerant of uncertainty. The U.S. presidential impeachment inquiry has added another … [Read more...] about 5 Tips for Surviving in an Increasingly Uncertain World
Chris Hemsworth’s Workout Was So Hot His Shirt Burst into Flames: WATCH
It was thirsty Thursday for Chris Hemsworth, who shot this video to promote Centr, the fitness app launched by the actor and his team. Said Hemsworth: "It was so hot my shirt literally burst into … [Read more...] about Chris Hemsworth’s Workout Was So Hot His Shirt Burst into Flames: WATCH
Franklin Graham: Gays are Behind the Spread of STDs Because They Don’t ‘Follow God’s Guidelines’
Evangelist Franklin Graham took to Facebook on Tuesday to blame gay people and the entertainment industry for the spread of STDs. Wrote Graham: "Here’s a topic that probably won’t be mentioned in … [Read more...] about Franklin Graham: Gays are Behind the Spread of STDs Because They Don’t ‘Follow God’s Guidelines’
Queer Eye’s Jonathan Van Ness Comes Out as HIV Positive
Jonathan Van Ness / Instagram Queer Eye's grooming guru Jonathan Van Ness came out as HIV positive in his new memoir Over The Top, and talks about it in an interview with the New York … [Read more...] about Queer Eye’s Jonathan Van Ness Comes Out as HIV Positive
Rugby Legend Gareth Thomas Comes Out as HIV-Positive After Blackmail Threat: WATCH
Welsh rugby star Gareth Thomas has come out as HIV-positive after "evil" people threatened to go public with his condition without his consent. Thomas was called the bravest athlete in sports when he … [Read more...] about Rugby Legend Gareth Thomas Comes Out as HIV-Positive After Blackmail Threat: WATCH
An Artist’s Journey into the Science of Sweat
Photo by Shrawan Kalyan on Unsplash During steamy days, a body’s physiological response may cause you to wrinkle your nose: the smell of what many people associate with sweat. In … [Read more...] about An Artist’s Journey into the Science of Sweat
Vaping Likely Has Dangers That Could Take Years for Scientists to Even Know About
Photo by Nery Zarate on Unsplash The rise in cases of otherwise healthy young adults who have been hospitalized or even died from vaping-associated lung injury is alarming. Many … [Read more...] about Vaping Likely Has Dangers That Could Take Years for Scientists to Even Know About
Sexuality is Complicated, New Study on Genes and Sexual Orientation Concludes
Photo by Dimitar Belchev on Unsplash A major new study of genetics, controversial due to fears its conclusions could be used to empower those who seek to harm or change LGBTQ people, reveals that … [Read more...] about Sexuality is Complicated, New Study on Genes and Sexual Orientation Concludes
