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Origin of new lineages of human AIDS discovered

March 26, 2015
Two new lineages of the virus which causes AIDS have been found to originate from western lowland gorillas. A research team used viral RNA sequencing techniques and discovered the origins...

Why do HIV patients develop dementia?

September 11, 2014
Life expectancy for patients with HIV has increased thanks to combination anti-retroviral therapy, but long-term maladies, including dementia, are becoming more prevalent. Almost one-in-two HIV patients are affected by the...

Cas9’s secrets revealed

February 26, 2014
Bacterial enzyme Cas9 needs short DNA sequences to identify and degrade foreign DNA during viral infections American researchers have discovered.Cas9 (CRISPR-associated)  is guided by RNA, but needs short DNA sequences...

Neutron studies reveal HIV drug mechanism weaker than assumed

September 11, 2013
Neutron studies of an HIV enzyme and its inhibitor have revealed new areas for improvement in drug design to enhance performance, combat resistance and reduce dosage of antiretroviral treatments.An international...

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