Using HIV to attack itself
A Queensland Institute of Medical Research scientist has developed a way to use HIV to beat HIV in the laboratory.
Associate Professor David Harrich, from QIMR’s Molecular Virology Laboratory, has determined how to modify a protein in the virus, so that it instead provides strong, lasting protection from infection.
“This is like fighting fire with fire,” Associate Professor Harrich said.
“If this research continues down its strong path, and bear in mind there are a many hurdles to clear, we’re looking at a cure for AIDS.”
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