Its about time they came up with something besides condoms.
Cornell University researcher John P. Moore, PhD, one of the study researchers, urges cautious optimism.
"This is encouraging for the development of a microbicide for use in the real world," Moore said in a news release. "Animal studies are an important step, but there is much more work that needs to be done before a product can be made available for human use. Small clinical trials to determine safety and optimal dosage will be the next stage."