Shots in the Dark: The Wayward Search for an AIDS Vaccine (edit title)

Shelfari edited the description of Shots in the Dark: The Wayward Search for an AIDS Vaccine Thursday, September 17 2009.

• "<A>n important book not only for the now but for the future of this epidemic and those to come."—Dr. Robert Gallo When scientists proved in 1984 that HIV causes AIDS, a vaccine race spun into action. But the sprint to develop an AIDS vaccine now more closely resembles a crawl. Jon Cohen elucidates the forces that have hindered the search: unforeseen scientific obstacles, clashing personalities, the uncertain marketplace, haphazard political organization, and serious ethical dilemmas. Beyond a powerful critique, Cohen also offers specific recommendations for accelerating the effort. 6 pages of b/w photographs..

Shelfari edited the contributors of Shots in the Dark: The Wayward Search for an AIDS Vaccine Thursday, September 17 2009.

• Added a contributor: Jon Cohen: (Primary Author)

Shelfari edited the first sentence of Shots in the Dark: The Wayward Search for an AIDS Vaccine Thursday, July 16 2009.

• Q: Larry, does the President have any reaction to the announcement-the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta, that AIDS is now an epidemic and have over 600 cases?