Understanding Genetic Resistance to HIV and Other Diseases
Medline p Have you ever wondered why some people seem naturally immune to certain diseases? For instance, why do some individuals never contract malaria despite not using mosquito nets, or why do others remain healthy without regular exercise, free from hypertension or obesity? Have you ever wondered why some people seem naturally immune to certain diseases? For instance, why do some individuals never contract malaria despite not using mosquito nets, or why do others remain healthy without regular exercise, free from hypertension or obesity? A fascinating area of research is the genetic resistance some people have against HIV infections. How does this resistance work, and what does it mean for potential treatments? What is HIV? HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is a retrovirus that uses RNA as a template to create DNA once it enters host cells. HIV's unique feature is its two identical RNA strands, which facilitate genetic recombination within infected cells. This recombination ...