Structure of HIV genome 'decoded'

[7thKeeper]

BBC NEWS | Health | Structure of HIV genome 'decoded'

Scientists say they have decoded the entire genetic content of HIV-1 - the main cause of Aids in humans.
They hope this will pave the way to a greater understanding of how the virus operates, and potentially accelerate the development of drug treatments.
HIV carries its genetic information in more complicated structures than some other viruses.
The US research, published in Nature, may allow scientists the chance to look at the information buried inside.



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"How important this information will be for the development of new drugs remains to be seen, but it is a useful addition to what we know."

Certainly great news to see research into HIV move ahead and hopefully, tangible results will soon start to appear thanks to us having access to this information now.

 

[Supernaut]

AMEN to that for sure! I hope one day we will be rid of this plague!