Researches have discovered a gene that can block the spread of HIV

February 29 2008 researches at the University of Alberta along with a scientist at the University of Pennsylvania disvovered a gene that is able to block HIV. This will also help prevent AIDS. The gene is called TRIM22 can block HIV infection in a cell culture by preventing the assembly of the virus. TRIMM22 is a gene in the human body and is an essential part of our body's ability to fight off HIV. The team is very excited about there discovery and hopes that this will stop HIV from occuuring anymore which will therefore help prevent AIDS.


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