.So, in case you were somehow unaware (which I'm not sure how it's possible, but whatever...) I have a deadly fear of sexually transmitted diseases (Notice how I call them diseases? That's because it fucking pisses me off to say they're all infections... because they're not. They're diseases.). Sigh... Anyway, it's discoveries like this that make me a little less afraid of standing next to people on the metro: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/01/10/AR2008011003548.html
.In case you didn't go through the link, I'll just let you know how amazing this discovery is. A research team has now pinpointed 270 of the proteins HIV needs to continue it's process of rape and pillage. Over 200 of them were not previously known to play a part in HIV's viking-esque journeys through the body. Current drugs work by interrupting one of HIV's four main steps in its so-called "life cycle." This is a huge step. "'This is likely destined to be one of the best papers on HIV for this coming decade,' said Robert C. Gallo, co-discoverer of the AIDS virus." (WashingtonPost.com)
.This is truly amazing. I always knew they would come up with a vaccine, but that can only stop one from contracting it. I never expected a possible cure. This discovery is not everything there is to know about HIV, but it's an enormous leap in the right direction. Maybe Africa is safe at last, kids. Maybe we're all safe.
good news
