Inching closer to an HIV vaccine (or two, or three) (Morning Read)

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More promising news on the HIV prevention front. New HIV prevention research suggests that removing cholesterol from the virus may strip HIV of its ability to trick the immune system. Researchers believe this technique could be further developed into an HIV vaccine.

Meanwhile, in Spain, researchers have completed a Phase I clinical trial for a different HIV vaccine in which 90 percent of the patients showed an immunological response against the virus. Rising infection rates in many countries has made developing methods for HIV prevention a priority in medical research.

Revisiting the Small Business Jobs Act. One year ago, President Obama signed the Small Business Jobs Act into law. Has the act lived up to its hype? At least one columnist says no way.

How do viruses jump? Researchers from the University of Edinburg are studying how we can predict which viruses can jump to humans from other species. Their research has suggested that closely related species are more susceptible to each other’s diseases, and higher exposure to similar animals can also increase susceptibility.

Not your average T-shirt. Spanish researchers have invented a washable T-shirt with a built-in alarm system to monitor and track vital signs. The wearable gadget is filled with electrodes to detect heart rate and includes a detachable thermometer as well as a device to receive signals from transmitters in a hospital to track a patient’s whereabouts.

Ex-Apple CEO talks mobile health. A familiar face in the mobile world, ex-Apple CEO John Sculley, now sits on the board of directors for two innovative healthcare companies, one of which is using social networking for health management. He talks about the future of mobile health in a new Fast Company interview.