After being infected with simian immunodeficiency virus (SIV) in a laboratory study, rhesus macaques that had more of a certain type of immune cell in their gut than others had much lower levels of the virus in their blood, and for six months after infection were better able to control the virus.

In a groundbreaking study published last year, scientists reported that effective treatment with HIV medications not only restores health and prolongs life in many HIV-infected patients, but also curtails transmission to sexual partners up to ninety-seven percent.

Bill Will Help Increase HIV Testing and Bring More People into Care & Treatment WASHINGTON, April 20, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/

Are women willing to use a vaginal gel to protect themselves against HIV infection?

Award honors Forbes's tireless advocacy for microbicides and women's rights SYDNEY, April 17, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Anna Forbes, a long-time microbicide advocate,