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Breastmilk shield to prevent HIV transmission

Gadi Borkow of Cupron, Inc. in the U.S. will study the efficacy of using newly developed copper-oxide based filters that deactivate a wide range of viruses, including HIV-1, as a shield to enable HIV-infected mothers to breastfeed their infants without risking transmission of the virus.

More information about Create New Ways to Prevent or Cure HIV Infection (Round 2)