Gorillas and HIV

Discussion in 'Biology & Genetics' started by kmguru, Aug 3, 2009.

  1. kmguru Staff Member

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    Gorillas have been found, for the first time, to be a source of HIV.

    Previous research had shown the HIV-1 strain, the main source of human infections, with 33m cases worldwide, originated from a virus in chimpanzees.

    But researchers have now discovered an HIV infection in a Cameroonian woman which is clearly linked to a gorilla strain, Nature Medicine reports.

    A researcher told the BBC that though it is a new type of HIV, current drugs may still help combat its effects.

    http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/8175379.stm

    When Gorillas screw Chimpanzees...this is what happens....

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