Although there is currently no cure for HIV, the body does already contain cells that fight the virus – the problem is, there just aren’t enough of them to completely get rid of it. In 2009, scientists at UCLA performed a proof-of-concept experiment, in which they were able to grow these CD8 cytotoxic T lymphocytes (better known as infection-fighting ‘T cells
Saturday, April 14th, 2012
Engineered Cells Seek Out and Kill HIV in Living Organisms
Author: BEN COXWORTH
Source: UCLA
Publication Date: 4/13/2012 16:34
Link: Engineered Cells Seek Out and Kill HIV in Living Organisms
Source: UCLA
Publication Date: 4/13/2012 16:34
Link: Engineered Cells Seek Out and Kill HIV in Living Organisms
Stephan: We don't hear much about AIDS anymore but it is still a major health issue. Here, finally, is what may be a major breakthrough.
