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Scientists Discover 'Natural Barrier' to HIV »

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Researchers have discovered that cells in the mucosal lining of human genitalia produce a protein that "eats up" invading HIV -- possibly keeping the spread of the AIDS more contained than it might otherwise be.

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    krayzdrayzor1 year, 5 months ago

    Well, it sure as heck don't work all that great. Check, reality check, please.

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      itsme21 year, 5 months ago

      Hopefully they can harness this and make it strong enough to do some good.

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