Scientists discover gene that decides whether to 'switch on' immune system and could control HIV

[The Dragon Master]

A newly discovered gene could hold the key to treating and potentially controlling chronic infections such as HIV, hepatitis and tuberculosis.



The gene, called Arih2, is essential for embryo survival. Now scientists have found it controls the function of the immune system – making critical decisions about whether to switch on the immune response to an infection.



It could help in the development of treatments for infections that 'overwhelm' the immune system like HIV as well as conditions that cause chronic inflammation such as rheumatoid arthritis.

Link and the rest of the article here: http://www.dailymail...ontrol-HIV.html



Very interesting

 

[Evil Eye]

Sounds like it could be interesting for sure

 

[Jazzy]

Indeed, this is very interesting.

 

[The Dragon Master]

I might have a look and see if they actually published a paper about this

 

[Evil Eye]

I might have a look and see if they actually published a paper about this

Wouldn't you have to pay to view it?

 

[The Dragon Master]

Not with my uni subscription

Since they have memberships to loads of paper websites, so I get them for free. And I better since I pay they £3000 a year to go there XD

 

[Evil Eye]

Download as many papers as you can!

(You might just be able to get your money's worth

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