by msander | Jan 15, 2018 | Gr. 11-12 Biology
In the second video of our two-part series on HIV and AIDS, we look at the challenges that have kept scientists from developing a cure, and the treatments that have still managed to improve the outlook for those infected. We’re conducting a survey of our...
by msander | Dec 3, 2017 | Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Biology
In the first video in our two part series on HIV and AIDS, we explain how scientists figured out what HIV is, when the infection morphs into AIDS, and where they think the virus originated. We’re conducting a survey of our viewers! If you have time, please give...
by msander | Jan 22, 2015 | Gr 7-8 Science & Tech, Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Biology
HIV has proved to be a stubborn foe, but its relatives that infect animals could help us make a run around the virus’s defenses. Of Mice and Men and HIV One hurdle in HIV research is that the virus is very human-specific, so it doesn’t readily infect lab animals—and...
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