Health
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AIDS: Fighting the World's Most Dangerous Disease
Los Alamos researchers approaching AIDS cure, developed three vaccines. Read discoveries about HIV evolution and transmission.
http://www.lanl.gov/discover/curing_aids![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20090506064551im_/http://lanl.gov/discover/img/Item/419/breastcancer.jpg)
New 3D Breast Scan Safer, More Accurate, and Comfortable
A safer way to detect early-stage cancer by using sound waves that replace dangerous x-ray technology used for mammograms.
http://www.lanl.gov/discover/better_breast_cancer_screening![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20090506064551im_/http://lanl.gov/discover/img/Item/420/babyface.jpg)
Simulation Software Protects Your Community from Bio Threats
The Lab's rock-solid model improves national emergency response, protecting our homeland from rapidly spreading pathogens.
http://www.lanl.gov/discover/pandemic_flu![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20090506064551im_/http://lanl.gov/discover/img/Item/421/avianflu_3.jpg)
Early Detection Devices Warn of Flu Outbreaks
Los Alamos researchers create technologies that detect and prevent global outbreaks of deadly pathogens such as influenza.
http://www.lanl.gov/discover/avian_influenza![reserchers monitor fish](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20090506064551im_/http://lanl.gov/news/images/currents_environment.jpg)
Robinson and Fresquez monitor air, soil, animals, plants
Data looks very favorable as the Lab continues working to mitigate its impact on the environment
Fresquez and his team are sampling lakes and rivers to determine the source and migration of potential contaminants.
Currents, the Laboratory's monthly employee magazine, highlighting people in the workplace.