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Pakistan HIV outbreak caused by infected needles, contaminated blood transfusions: Study

The Lancet study found that a total of 930 people tested positive for HIV, of whom 604 were 5 years old or younger.

Scientists discover first new HIV strain in 19 years

The strain was identified using next generation genome sequencing and has been discovered in only three people so far.

Chinese scientists edit DNA in attempt to cure man’s cancer, HIV

In a step forward in the field of gene editing, Chinese researchers safely treated a man with leukemia and HIV using gene-edited stem cells.

An iceberg larger than the size of Delhi is set to break away from Antarctica

ScientiFix, our weekly feature, offers you a summary of the top global science stories of the week, with links to the best sources to read them.

More HIV cases surface in Pakistan, 31 test positive in Sindh

Last month 215 cases of HIV, including 181 children, were reported in Pakistan's Ratodero district.

Guinea pigs cured of Ebola with antibodies, raising hopes for humans

Once the best antibodies for fighting a disease have been identified, they can be made in bulk and used as a treatment.

Positive news on the HIV front, not so much on global warming

ScientiFix, our weekly feature, offers you a summary of the top global science stories of the week, with links to the best sources to read them. It's your fix to stay on top of the latest in science.

Most probable HIV cure is still far from being the ultimate one

The HIV virus, which infects about 1.8 million people worldwide annually, keeps surprising researchers. So it's best to keep up the fight on all fronts.

Pregnant woman contracts HIV in TN after govt hospital gives her ‘contaminated’ blood

The Tamil Nadu govt has ordered an examination of stocks in all blood banks in the state.

On World AIDS Day, good news for India — fall in new HIV cases is helping overcome hurdles

India has seen a significant decline in new HIV infections due to public policy intervention. But the road ahead still has significant hurdles.

On Camera

India’s IT firms must reduce dependence on North America, think long term

India’s IT services companies are not holding firms. They should focus on creating long-term value for shareholders instead of returning cash to keep share values up.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

60 yrs on, veterans recall lessons from 1965 India-Pakistan war. ‘Equipment alone doesn’t win battles’

A common thread runs through the memories of soldiers of the 1965 war—ingenuity, courage and camaraderie that withstood an apparently technologically superior foe.

India doesn’t give walkovers to Pakistan in war. Here’s why it shouldn’t do it in cricket either

Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.