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Published online 17 January 2006 | Nature | doi:10.1038/news060116-4
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Live-in bugs fight HIV
A bacterial gel or yoghurt could help to stop the spread of AIDS.
Some of the 'friendly bacteria' found in yoghurt have been genetically modified to release a drug that blocks HIV infection. Although the bacteria have only been tested in a lab dish, scientists are optimistic that the technique could provide a cheaper and more effective way of delivering drugs to fight the spread of AIDS, by getting the bugs to live right where the drugs are needed most.
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