Yogurt contains a bacteria that can be used to fight the AIDS virus.

Although the bacteria have only been tested in the lab, the scientists are optimistic their technique could provide a cheaper and more effective way of delivering drugs to fight the spread of AIDS, nature.com reported.

Drug Has Prevented HIV In Monkeys

The researchers, led by Bharat Ramratnam, an HIV specialist at the university, altered the genetic makeup of L. lactis, so it generates cyanovirin, a drug that has prevented HIV infection in monkeys and human cells and which will be involved in human trials next year.

The researchers report their findings in the Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.