Possible breakthrough in AIDS vaccine!

Here's hoping for breakthroughs on a cure, next.

Repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell in the US!

It was a good first step, but not one that should have lasted twenty years.

ETA: In other news, new headway on AIDS research. Made possible by some gamers, of all people.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-14824310

It's still a bit messed up. You have to be celibate for a year before you can donate, but it's a hell of a lot better than where we've been.

It's still in its early stages, but looks promising

Using a virus to treat HIV

In other news, continue to stay safe, London. :/

Swedish scientists deliberately OD on sleeping pills.

In other news, not_thatbill has lost his dog. It's a big black scruffy male that answers to Junior (pictures on Bill's journal). If anyone in the Regents Park area has seen the dog, please let him know ( Read more... )

Slightly graphic video, but worth it. So very worth it.

http://coelasquid.tumblr.com/post/6821518696/khatera-the-skin-gun-warning-this-video-is

New artificial heart doesn’t beat