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Washington, Aug 19 : Researchers have come up with an innovative approach to eliminate HIV in host by targeted killing of only the infected cells-a feat, if successful could lead into an anti-HIV therapy that will eradicate the virus.
Current HIV treatments do not eradicate HIV from host cells but rather inhibit virus replication and delay the onset of AIDS.
Melbourne, Aug 18 : A chef has made Brisbane’s biggest burger, and it has been branded a heart attack on a plate by dietitians.
Chef Anthony Swanson, of Cafe 21 at the Treasury Casino, has created Brisbane’s biggest burger, which has now become a tourist attraction, with 21 ingredients.
The 21 burger includes a 250gm meat pattie and a new super-sized bun to support its heavy load.
New Delhi, Aug 18 : A recent tobacco usage survey has shown a steep hike in the rate of exposure to secondhand smoke among Chinese people.
The survey done by the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that the rate jumped from 53 percent in 2002 to about 73 percent in 2010, reports the China Daily.
Washington, Aug 18 : University of California-San Francisco researchers have conducted studies to look at the role B vitamins–B-6, B-12 and folate may play in preventing decline in brain function.
The research is important because many studies of B vitamins and brain function have given inconsistent or conflicting results.
Washington, Aug 18 : Researchers have found why some people feel they have recovered enough to drive after drinking.
The new study, led by Dr. Peter J. Snyder, vice president of research for Lifespan, shows the impact of alcohol intoxication on reasoning and problem-solving abilities.