Scientists have developed a vaginal ring embedded with an antiviral drug that could potentially protect women against the virus that causes AIDS.

The plastic cervical ring contains MIV-150, a compound developed and being tested by scientists at the non-profit Population Council.

In experiments with macaques, only two of 17 female monkeys fitted ahead of time with the flexible ring became infected after being exposed to SHIV. That virus combines the genetic material of human immunodeficiency … [Read More]

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Source: VOA News: Economy and Finance