A new hydrogel-based condom that containsantioxidants has been invented by a team of Indian-
American scientists at the Texas A&M University
Health Science Center. Not only does it contain plant-
based antioxidants, which kills the HIV-virus in case of
condom breakage but it also uses antioxidants to
enhance pleasure. Experts say it is the new big player
to join the fight against AIDS
"We are not only making a novel material for
condoms to prevent the HIV infection, but we
are also aiming to eradicate this infection if
possible. Supercondom could help fight against
HIV infection and may as well prevent
unwanted pregnancy or sexually transmitted
diseases. If we succeed, it will revolutionize the
HIV prevention initiative"
Choudhury, the lead researcher and assistant professor
at the Texas A&M Health Science Center's Irma Lerma
Rangel College of Pharmacy, said The researchers
hope to test the condom within the next six months
and then get it released for general usage.