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The Herman Trend Alert July 21, 2010 HIV Breakthrough May End Most AIDS Infections According to the National Institutes of Health, scientists at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) have found two antibodies that can stop more than 90 percent of the known strains that cause the AIDS virus. (Antibodies are proteins produced by white blood cells to fight bacteria, viruses, and other foreign substances in an organism.) There are two aspects of this breakthrough that are exciting advances. First, the discovery of these "exceptionally broadly neutralizing antibodies to HIV" and second, finding the structural analysis that explains how they work. These landmark discoveries will accelerate NIAID's efforts to develop a preventive for HIV. The final stage of the HIV infection is AIDS, or Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome. These recently discovered naturally occurring antibodies, called VRC01 and VRC02, neutralize more HIV strains than any other known antibodies. Though we have had antiviral medications for a while, we have never before had an understanding of the role these particular proteins play. Scientists, including those from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston; Columbia University, New York; Harvard Medical School and Harvard School of Public Health, Boston; Rockefeller University, New York; and University of Washington, Seattle, all participated in this research study. Recently, the online edition of the research journal "Science" published details of the study. Over the years several pharmaceutical companies, notably Merck & Co., Sanofi-Aventis, and GlaxoSmithKline PLC, have all tried to develop HIV-vaccines. To date, no vaccine has reached the commercialization stage. Typically, a variety of anti-viral medications are used to treat HIV. This breakthrough in finding these powerful proteins that defeat the AIDS virus is just the beginning. As insights build on our growing bodies of knowledge about these diseases, we expect medical breakthroughs to increase exponentially. These discoveries are the next steps toward cures for more viruses and cancers. Big Pharma is poised to step in and then manufacture these resulting products. As more studies expose the causes of disease, we will increasingly find links to previously undetected poisons in our environment---our air, our soil, and our water. Humanity will be forced to focus on clean-up. . . as a matter of survival. © Copyright 1998- by The Herman Group, Inc. -- reproduction for publication is encouraged, with the following attribution: From "The Herman Trend Alert," by Roger Herman and Joyce Gioia, Strategic Business Futurists. (800) 227-3566 or http://www.hermangroup.com. The Herman Trend Alert is a trademark of The Herman Group, Inc." EMPLOYERS AND JOBSEEKERS: MARK YOUR CALENDARS Advertise at or attend VetJobs Virtual Career Fairs. VetJobs, the top veterans' job board, and PSI, the premier diversity job fair producer, are teaming up to launch these VeteransCONNECT events. Employer registration is now open with loading by February 15th. Candidate loading begins March 1st. Expect 25-30 employers and an attendee goal of 2,000 skilled jobseekers. Promoted extensively, early registration begins NOW. To register or request additional information, contact VetJobs at 877-838-5627 or email info@vetjobs.com; Employers: Mention the Herman Trend Alert to receive a Bonus. LOOKING FOR A UNIQUE VALENTINE’S GIFT? Give the gift of leadership advice in our weekly Lessons in Leadership to help your supervisors and managers remind your leaders about what’s really important The 52-week subscription is only $47, a bargain when you think about the savings to your organization in reduced turnover. Quantity discounts available by emailing Joyce at joyce@hermangroup.com. http://www.hermangroup.com/store/subscription_all.html#3 Order today! PREVENT EMPLOYEE TURNOVER IN 2012 Yes, you can prevent costly employee turnover, when you train your supervisors, managers, and executives. They will learn dozens of low and no-cost strategies and tactics that they can implement right away. We have an impressive track record and stand ready to help you. Call Carl at 336-210-3547 for a no-obligation conference call. Herman Trend Alerts are produced by the Herman Group, strategic business futurists, Certified Management Consultants, authors, and professional speakers. New subscribers are welcome. There is no charge for this public service. The Herman Trend Alert is received by over 30,000 subscribers in 78 countries, in addition to other websites and printed magazines. Do you enjoy receiving this weekly e-mail update? Contact us about our co-branded Trend Alert service. Click here to sign up for the Herman Trend Alert. Subscribe or Unsubscribe to weekly Herman Trend Alert View this week's Herman Trend Alert Archived Weekly Herman Trend Alerts

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