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    Nope, not kidding. (snip) On the heels of World AIDS Day comes a stunning medical breakthrough: Doctors believe an HIV-positive man who underwent a stem cell transplant has been cured as a result of the procedure.(snip)
    http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/1..._n_796521.html
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    It's amazing what stem cells can do, hopefully these findings can be turned into a treatment available to the general population!

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    This could be the best medical news we've heard in awhile. I think within our lifetime many life threatening diseases could be cured, like cancer.

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    This isn't a be-all, end-all cure, ladies, keep this in mind. It IS a step in the right direction, though.

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    Brown's case paves a path for constructing a permanent cure for HIV through genetically-engineered stem cells.

    That's what you have to convince people of.

    how many of you boycott GMO foods now? How many of you are against GM I.E "designer babies"?

    Personally if we can make either better. I am for it.

    These are cloned and DNA manipulated stem cells. This scares the bejeezus out of many and rightfully so. Mother Nature has brutally killed of her unsuitable spawn and created others so deadly the fatality rate is near 100%.

    Fine, if they cure AIDS. Not so fine if they accidentally make AIDS develop faster and more virulent.

    there are new diseases now that have occurred naturally as a result of being half treated by anti biotics. Superstrains.

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    Quote Originally Posted by xoAnnaBanana View Post
    I'm pretty sure I read it was only 1 patient (which is still AMAZING-- but not a definite widespread cure). And it is believed that the procedure cured his HIV, not necessarily AIDS. I don't know if people who have full blown AIDS already may not be able to be cured by this...?
    I remember seeing a documentary about a man who carried genes resistant to HIV because of his family descent that was traced back to a particular town in Europe. Apparently, the people of this town developed immunity to the plague at the time and their genes mutated in such a way to be resistant to HIV. The man (who was the subject of the documentary) had received a blood transfusion which accidentally contained HIV+ blood, but because of his gene mutation never caught the virus. I wonder if this man was the source of the stem cell research? I'm not sure off the top of my head.....

    Quote Originally Posted by ArmySGT. View Post
    Fine, if they cure AIDS. Not so fine if they accidentally make AIDS develop faster and more virulent.

    there are new diseases now that have occurred naturally as a result of being half treated by anti biotics. Superstrains.
    Good point btw. I've heard about the C-diff recently.
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    I wonder too! Someone else mentioned those people with immunity to the virus. I would think every research group on the planet would have gotten samples from them.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Optimist View Post
    I wonder too! Someone else mentioned those people with immunity to the virus. I would think every research group on the planet would have gotten samples from them.
    I'll have to look up his name again. I've always admired people who utilize their capabilities to make a positive impact on the world. If that's him, it would be cool to celebrate him.
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    We are YEARS if not DECADES. From a real world solution. One freak (very good) result does NOT a cure make.

    I saw a lot of posts here and elsewher about "great now ill fuck anything that moves" and while I love the increase in sexual freedom (and my chances overall) let's not get stupid.

    The findings need to be peer reviewed, tested in others, a formula developed (they tried something for cancer, it worked for AIDS...but what part worked?) And tested some more, then internationally and FDA certified, manufactured and distributed...plus covered by insurance.

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    ^^
    Concurred. My interest is more scientific/commemorative vs. seeking a crutch.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Christany View Post
    I remember seeing a documentary about a man who carried genes resistant to HIV
    There have been a few groups of people who were thought to be HIV resistant, particularly small parts of Africa. Sometimes though there is more to this than meets the eye:
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    ^^
    Interesting! I hadn't heard about that. I have to admit that's boggling my mind, but mysteries compel me to research further.

    Oh, I found out the subject's name of the documentary, Steve Crohn.

    http://www.pbs.org/wnet/secrets/prev...gue/clues.html
    ^^ This is the one I saw.

    http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/evolution/li.../l_104_06.html

    I still haven't confirmed yet if he's responsible for this specific stem cell sample.
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    ^^^ My ex was really interested in this idea that certain people were immune to AIDS & other disease that are similar. I think in his mind it related a lot to anthropology, archeology, & sociology, so for him knowing if this were true could effect how he interpreted findings in his professional life.
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