December 2, 2014

Oxford research: is HIV devolving?

http://m.bbc.com/news/health-30254697

Researchers at Oxford have uncovered some surprising findings about HIV. The virus may be changing in ways which take longer to cause deadly effects. This would allow patients to live longer and receive treatment.

From the article:

The team at the University of Oxford shows the virus is being "watered down" as it adapts to our immune systems.

It said it was taking longer for HIV infection to cause AIDS and that the changes in the virus may help efforts to contain the pandemic.

December 1, 2014

The Kill Call, Stephen Booth

December 1, 2014

I had to work

and I will tomorrow. Tuesday and Wednesday I have off, though, and they may be pajamas days too.

December 1, 2014

WW2 women's secret war effort at Cardigan Bay

http://m.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-mid-wales-30228953

From the article:

The Ynyslas experiments contributed to Britain's space programme, which led to the establishment of the European Launcher Development Organisation in the 1960s - the forerunner of today's European Space Agency.