Triple whammy: will an AIDS therapy live up to its advance billing?

Article Abstract:

Many AIDS researchers believe that the AIDS treatment called convergent combination therapy may not be as safe or effective as anticipated. The treatment, developed by Yung-Kang Chow, uses zidovudine (AZT), dideoxyinosine (ddI) and either pyridinone or nevirapine to stop replication of HIV.

Drug therapy, AIDS (Disease)

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Mutable mutation

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The effects of at least three genetic disorders are amplified because parts of the genes mutate from one generation to the next. Fragile X syndrome, myotonic dystrophy and spinal and bulbar muscular dystrophy demonstrate the genetic progression.

Genetic disorders, Chromosomes

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Bug in a gilded cage; all that glitters is sometimes bacteria

Article Abstract:

Scientist John R. Watterson has discovered evidence that gold particles found in Alaskan streams were formed by bacteria of the genus Pedomicrobium. The bacteria are believed to accrete a thin film of pure gold that surrounds them like skin.

Microbiological synthesis, Gold, Watterson, John R.

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