What We’re Reading 9/4/09
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Wall Street Journal: New Antibodies to HIV Found
An international team of researchers has discovered a pair of powerful new antibodies to HIV, providing fresh leads in the quest for a vaccine against AIDS.
Associated Press: G-20 to Talk About Future Of Stimulus Programs
Top finance officials at a Group of 20 meeting in London are expected to stress their commitment to boosting the global economy for now — despite friction over when exactly to scale back stimulus efforts as signs of recovery increase. Finance ministers and central bankers will try to coordinate plans for an eventual winding down of the trillions of dollars of support. They will also discuss further financial reforms such as a U.S. proposal for an international accord on increasing banks’ capital reserves.
UPI: Newly Found Mosquito May Carry Malaria
A species of mosquito in South Africa new to researchers may carry the ability to transmit malaria, researchers in Johannesburg said. The mosquito, known for the time being as Anopheles funestus-like, was found in and near villages near Karonga, a town on Lake Malawi’s western shore, IRIN reported Tuesday.
Reuters: Africa May Veto Climate Change Deal: Ethiopian PM
Africa will veto any climate change deal that does not meet its demand for money from rich nations to cut the impact of global warming on the continent, Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi said on Thursday.
-Chandler Smith
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September 5, 2009 at 7:03 am
Wow… really nice and helpful information you’ve posted here. We didn’t know about the developments in the scientific and research field.
September 5, 2009 at 2:39 pm
Even though there are many skeptics out there, I think it is a great finding…. not only for those with the virus, but for the health professionals that now might be able to help treat those patients.