For First Time, AIDS Vaccine Shows Some Success in Trials

A new AIDS vaccine tested in Thailand has protected a significant minority against infection, the first time any vaccine against the disease has even partly succeeded in a clinical trial. Full Story »

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Posted by: Posted by Judy Plapinger - Sep 24, 2009 - 12:13 AM PDT
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Edited by: Kaizar Campwala - Sep 25, 2009 - 9:50 AM PDT
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by Judy Plapinger - Sep. 24, 2009

Provides quality information in context.

This is potentially very exciting news. AIDS vaccines have failed overwhelmingly. This study could open the door to better success.

Aidsvax, was originally made by Genentech and is an engineered version of a protein found on the surface of the AIDS virus; it is grown in a broth ... More »

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by Krista Kelley - Oct. 4, 2009

I think this is good journalism because it researches and gives facts on an extremely relevant piece of news. AIDS is an important topic in today's society and should be reported on frequently to keep people updated.

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