Scientists from University of Rochester in New York claim to have found feline genetic "pawprint" in the modern-day form of the HIV virus.
They uncovered the genetic sequence in HIV genome that, they say, has descended from an ancient gene carried by lions or tigers over a million years ago.
Heterosexual Contacts is the Main Reason for Transmission of HIV Virus in Ukraine
The reason for the rapid transmission of the HIV virus in one of Europe's most affected countries, Ukraine , is through heterosexual contacts.
The reason for the rapid transmission of the HIV virus in one of Europe's most affected countries, Ukraine , is through heterosexual contacts.
It is well known that virus started in cats, however, virologist Jaap Goudsmit claimed that ancient cats could have transmitted the virus to monkeys by licking or biting them.
Moreover, members of the cat family have shared their habitat with monkeys both in the East African wild and in Egyptian captivity, where monkeys were kept by the males of the household,while women kept cats.
HIV Virus Needs Only Days Not Weeks to Neutralize Immune System
HIV virus needs only days not weeks to neutralize immune system. That is a much faster pace than had been assumed thus far. Hence the window of opportunity for intervention too will stand reduced.
HIV virus needs only days not weeks to neutralize immune system. That is a much faster pace than had been assumed thus far. Hence the window of opportunity for intervention too will stand reduced.
Matthew Portnoy of the National Institute of General Medical Sciences told HealthDay that the research could have ramifications for understanding the swine flu virus, which has also picked up genetic information from hosts of different species.
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Soon, A Game For HIV+ Youth To Educate Them And Reduce Transmission Of The HIV Virus
Researchers from The University of Texas School of Public Health have designed a game that will help create awareness among HIV+ youth and reduce secondary transmission of the virus.
Researchers from The University of Texas School of Public Health have designed a game that will help create awareness among HIV+ youth and reduce secondary transmission of the virus.
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Semen Itself Could Help Introduce HIV Virus into Cells
Semen itself could be a factor responsible for HIV infection, German researchers say.
Semen itself could be a factor responsible for HIV infection, German researchers say.
