AIDS scientists call for more gel research

Experts called today for urgent work on HIV-killing gels that could help protect women who are unable to rely on condoms, and Nelson Mandela told the world not to ignore tuberculosis in its battle against AIDS.

With research over the past two years showing that an AIDS vaccine is still a long way off, HIV-killing gels and creams, female condoms and diaphragms that could bolster prevention in the interim have become more of a priority.