Wednesday, 4 March 2015

Gorilla origins of the last two AIDS virus lineages confirmed

Date:
March 3, 2015

Source:
Institut de Recherche pour le Développement (IRD)

Summary:
Two of the four known groups of human AIDS viruses (HIV-1 groups O and P) have originated in western lowland gorillas, according to new research. The scientists conducted a comprehensive survey of simian immunodeficiency virus (SIV) infection in African gorillas.


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