| Death 2005-10-29, 10:51 am |
|
Friday, 10/21/05
Frog sweat may kill HIV
Vanderbilt university research could lead to vaginal cream to help prevent AIDS
By CLAUDIA PINTO
Staff Writer
One day, the key ingredient of a vaginal cream used to prevent the spread of HIV could be "frog
sweat."
Vanderbilt university researchers found that secretions from the skin of some Australian frogs
were effective in the test tube at killing HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. They hope their
findings will lead to the creation of a topical ointment containing synthetic secretions that
will help cut the spread of the deadly worldwide pandemic.
http://www.tennessean.com/apps/pbcs...10406/1024/NEWS
|