News tagged with sexual chemistry

Scientists identify chemical in bananas as potent inhibitor of HIV infection

A potent new inhibitor of HIV, derived from bananas, may open the door to new treatments to prevent sexual transmission of HIV, according to a University of Michigan Medical School study published this week.

Chemistry / Biochemistry

created Mar 15, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (6) | comments 4 | with audio podcast

Scientists identify target that may inhibit HIV infectivity

Scientists at the Gladstone Institute of Virology and Immunology (GIVI) have discovered a new agent that might inhibit the infectivity of HIV. The agent, surfen, impairs the action of a factor in semen that greatly enhances ...

Medicine & Health / HIV & AIDS

created Jan 04, 2010 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Non-stick coating of a protein found in semen reduces HIV infection

A non-stick coating for a substance found in semen dramatically lowers the rate of infection of immune cells by HIV a new study has found.

Chemistry / Biochemistry

created Sep 23, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Contrary to widely held beliefs, romance can last in long-term relationships, say researchers

Romance does not have to fizzle out in long-term relationships and progress into a companionship/friendship-type love, a new study has found. Romantic love can last a lifetime and lead to happier, healthier relationships.

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Mar 17, 2009 | popularity 2.3 / 5 (3) | comments 0

'Pink pill' to boost female libido eludes pharma

(AP) -- A "pink pill" to boost women's sex drive remains elusive after a decade of searching by some of the world's biggest drugmakers.

Medicine & Health / Medications

created Jun 18, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 2

Targeting amyloid to stop HIV

(PhysOrg.com) -- Amyloid protein structures are best known for the troubles they pose in the brains of Alzheimer's patients. Now researchers are trying to exploit their presence in a very different place - ...

Chemistry / Biochemistry

created Sep 28, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Researchers Begin to Decipher Metabolism of Sexual Assault Drug

(PhysOrg.com) -- It’s a naturally occurring brain chemical with an unwieldy name: 4-hydroxybutyrate (4-HB). Taken by mouth, it can be abused or used as a date-rape drug.

Chemistry / Biochemistry

created Nov 19, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0