Friday 6 March 2015

Origins of AIDS virus strains traced to gorillas

EPIDEMICS
Origins of AIDS virus strains traced to gorillas
Washington (AFP) March 3, 2015 - Two of four strains of the virus that can cause AIDS come from gorillas in southwestern Cameroon, an international team of scientists reported in studies published Monday in the United States. The new information means that researchers now know the origins of all strains of the HIV virus that occur in people. HIV (HIV-1) has at least four strains. Known as Groups M, N, O and P, each one ... more


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