Research Notes on Gene Variation Makes Some More Susceptible to AIDS
New research shows that people of African descent are more likely to have a genetic trait that makes them susceptible to the HIV virus. Researchers believe this accounts for the at least 11 percent of the HIV cases in Africa.
Top Resources on Gene Variation Makes Some More Susceptible to AIDS
- BBC News: Malaria Gene Increases HIV Risk (July 16, 2008)
- Bloomberg: Genetic Variation May Raise AIDS Infection Risk in Africans (July 16, 2008)
- Washington Post: Genetic Trait Boosts AIDS Risks in Blacks (July 16, 2008)
- Edge Boston: Genetic Mutation May Leave Some More Vulnerable to HIV Infection (July 17, 2008)
- Science Daily: Genetic Variation Increases HIV Risk In Africans (July 17, 2008)
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