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World Service,29 Sep 2000,26 mins

HIV Infection at a cellular Level

Science In Action

Available for over a year

Possible early HIV treatment based on an immune-system study in Boston. A new type of replacement lens for cataract patients. NASA offers satellite data to other scientists to help predict outbreaks of diseases. Protecting people from radioactive fallout from disasters such as Chernobyl and how to prevent thyroid cancer after such an accident.

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