AIDS

Foldit Gamers Solve Science Riddles In Quest To Cure Disease

By tapping the collective power of human problem solving, this online gaming platform isn't just fun, it's making real steps in the fight against disease. The latest: An AIDS breakthrough.READ»

A New Plan To Mutate HIV Out Of Existence

Instead of simply blocking HIV from replicating, a new drug in trial stages causes it to mutate. If it works, it could eventually fully eliminate HIV in people who have the disease, freeing them from a lifetime of drugs.READ»

Harnessing The Positive Power Of Peer Pressure

Author Tina Rosenberg realized that while our common conception of peer pressure is negative, it can be used to drive people to improve their own behavior.READ»

This $1 Plastic Chip Can Diagnose HIV In 15 Minutes

In Africa, waiting for blood work can take weeks, and many people don't bother getting their results. A new device could make testing in remote villages a possibility, and that could lead to drastically improved treatment.READ»

AIDS Vaccine Conference

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This Is What The U.S. AIDS Epidemic Looks Like

A new interactive map of U.S. cases shows that HIV is probably more prevalent in your neighborhood than you think.READ»

Change Generation: Marvelyn Brown, CEO, Marvelous Connections

At 19, Marvelyn was diagnosed as HIV positive. She decided to dedicate her life to raising awareness about this preventable virus. Marvelyn serves as a consultant to other organizations on HIV/AIDS issues. She's spoken about her experiences in almost every state and around the world, as well as written a memoir, "The Naked Truth: Young, Beautiful and (HIV) Positive."READ»

Foursquare and (RED) Team for World AIDS Day

Today is World AIDS day, and to show support, location service Foursquare has partnered with (RED) to create awareness for the cause. READ»

5 Ways to Get Involved on World AIDS Day

December 1st is World AIDS Day and here are a few ways to participate.READ»

HIV/AIDS Could be Halved But Cost $722 Billion by 2031

New computer model-based Lancet study gives the latest scope on the HIV/AIDS epidemic.READ»

Indian Trade Agreements Could Choke AIDS Drug Lifeline

New numbers reveal just how dependent the world really is on India's cheap anti-retroviral drugs, but free trade agreements with the EU could bring catastrophic changes to developing nations.READ»

How IBM's World Community Grid Is Helping Cure AIDs, Cancer, and World Hunger

IBM's virtual supercomputer is tapping the unused processors of half a million people to speed up critical scientific research.READ»

• World Community Grid: How It Works
• How to Join the World Community Grid

Young Minds vs. Ancient Problems: Imagine Cup 2009 Winners Announced

Got an old problem? Put a young mind to it. Microsoft's Imagine Cup has announced its 2009 winners, with Oregon's MultiPoint Web edging out the other 14 U.S. finalists in a competition with the lofty aim of tackling United Nations ...READ»

Bono, Beware: Dambisa Moyo on Aid, Microfinance, and the Problem of Celebs in Africa

The Zambian economist and author of the new book "Dead Aid" explains her beef with the U2 frontman, her love for the Chinese, and her high hopes for her home continent.READ»

Questions for Dambisa Moyo

Tweeting Fast Company readers take on the Zambian economist and author of the book "Dead Aid", who talks about making chocolate, fighting AIDS, and her friend Chris HughesREAD»

Starbucks and (RED) Team Up to Combat AIDS in Africa

Last year, Starbucks went red for the holidays, unveiling an attractive red cup, dotted with white snowflakes and sporting the company's logo in green. This year, as the season of good cheer approaches, the chain is taking ...READ»