New factor in HIV infection uncovered

Wednesday, August 24, 2011 - 13:30 in Health & Medicine

Scientists have revealed the specific process by which the HIV virus infects healthy T cells -- a process previously unknown. The principal investigator says he hopes this breakthrough will start a new line on inquiry into how researchers can use this knowledge to create drugs that could limit or halt HIV infection.

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