what is happening with hiv today?
"The origins of HIV can be traced back millions rather than tens of thousands of years, research suggests.
HIV, which causes Aids, emerged in humans in the 20th Century, but scientists have long known that similar viruses in monkeys and apes have existed for much longer. A genetic study shows HIV-like viruses arose in African monkeys and apes 5 million to 12 million years ago. The research may one day lead to a better understanding of HIV and Aids." states the BBC article by Helen Briggs. As you can see, research on the origin of HIV is progressing today as scientists strive to understand HIV better and thus finding a permanent cure to the virus. To view the full article, click here |
"An HIV screening programme for pregnant women has seen 144 babies born without the disease since 2006, Scotland's largest health board has reported." states another BBC article, notifying the global citizens of the development of an HIV cure. This article proves that science is developing day by day and one day a cure for the notorious HIV virus will be found! To view the full article, click here |