The Lucky Genetic Variants That Protect Some People From HIV

A handful of genetic variations that alter key proteins in the immune system help explain why some patients can be infected with HIV for decades, yet never progress to AIDS. Read More...

Read the complete post at http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2010/11/04/131064382/the-lucky-genetic-variants-that-protect-some-people-against-hiv?ft=1&f=103537970


Posted Nov 04 2010, 01:48 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog