In a new study, researchers described a discovery that violated the rules of the game in this field. Their research results show that a host protein family, which has long been considered as a pure antiviral substance, sometimes helps latent HIV find a safe harbor in patients. Understanding HIV latency at the molecular level is crucial for efforts to eliminate the virus scourge that causes immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS,…
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Research Reveals Cross-species Transmission of Primate Lentivirus
Humans continue to be threatened by viral diseases such as Ebola, Zika, and Coronavirus. Such emerging/re-emerging virus outbreaks may be caused by cross-species viruses transmitted from wild animals to humans. In order to achieve cross-species transmission, the new host must be exposed to the virus in the old host. Next, the virus acquires certain mutations that may be beneficial for replication in the new host. Finally, by continuing to…