HIV weakness is reportedly found
From Times Wire Reports
HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, depends on more than 250 human genes to grow, a finding that reveals the lethal virus’ weakness and may lead to new ways to attack it, scientists said.
By blocking genes in infected cells, scientists tied the virus’ survival to processes of protein transport, entry to the nucleus and cellular self-destruction, Harvard University scientists said in a study released today by the journal Science.
With just nine genes that make 15 proteins, HIV must assume control of the protein-making machinery of infected cells to reproduce itself.
