Wednesday, December 13, 2006

Super Glue Against AIDS


This one sure is a kicker, University of Utah scientists designed a "molecular condom" women could use daily to prevent AIDS by vaginally inserting a liquid that would turn into a gel-like coating. And when exposed to semen, return to liquid form and release an antiviral drug to kill of the virus.

"We have developed a new vaginal gel that we call a molecular condom because it is composed of molecules that are liquid at room temperature and, when applied in the vagina, will spread and turn into a gel and effectively coat the tissue," says Patrick Kiser, an assistant professor of bioengineering. "It's a smart molecular condom because we designed this gel to release anti-HIV drugs when the gel comes into contact with semen during intercourse."


I'm not quite sure how effective this super glue technique is going to work. Especially when more than half of women out there already miss their contraceptive pill regimen periodically. So if they going to have to apply this baby everyday to protect themsleves against AIDS, this can be a definte problem. So what if they forget their daily scheduled even once or twice? Are they going to contract an incurable disease then? I still believe that the good old rubber is the best method of protection. I just can't wait until they come out with "flavored" edible version, can somebody say this taste like jello shot !


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