/channels-contribute/taxonomy/term/301/all en /channels-contribute/channels/news/help-prevent-transmission-hpv-225542 <p>The ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Division of Cancer Epidemiology has recently launched the CATCH study to test the effectiveness of a Carrageenan-based gel in preventing the tranmission of HPV. Carrageenan is derived from red algae, and commonly used as a thickening agent in food products. It could represent an inexpensive method of prevention against the virus, whereas the vaccine and screening procedures are considerably more expensive.</p> Mon, 25 Mar 2013 11:24:33 +0000 mary.chabot@mail.mcgill.ca 710 at /channels-contribute