Scientists announce HIV breakthrough

SAN DIEGO, CA

MOST POPULAR: Video, stories and more
SIGN-UP: Get breaking news sent to you from ABC7 News

Researchers based at Scripps Institute say they've discovered two powerful anti-bodies that appear to neutralize most strains of the virus.

The discovery gives new hope for the eventual development of an AIDS vaccine.

A team at South San Francisco's Monogram Biosciences found the anti-bodies after screening the blood of hundreds of HIV infected people who were symptom-free for three years.

       Today's latest headlines | ABC7 News on your phone
Follow us on Twitter | Fan us on Facebook | Get our free widget

Copyright © 2024 KGO-TV. All Rights Reserved.