Study: Bee Venom Kills HIV Discovery could lead to topical gel to prevent HIV transmission

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Bee venom, a traditional medical treatment in some parts of the world, may become crucial to halting HIV/AIDS pandemic.Bee venom, a traditional medical treatment in some parts of the world, may become crucial to halting the HIV/AIDS pandemic.

Bees could hold the key to preventing HIV transmission. Researchers have discovered that bee venom kills the virus while leaving body cells unharmed, which could lead to an anti-HIV vaginal gel and other treatments.

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