Though it has been eclipsed lately by SARS-CoV-2, there is another global epidemic still threatening people: HIV/AIDS. According to UNAIDS, a United Nations initiative, some 38 million people ...
Research by a multi-institutional team, including two members from the University of Delaware, has revealed new details about the HIV virus capsid structure and how it develops. A capsid is a protein ...
The tiny shell protecting the HIV virus resembles a slightly rounded ice cream cone, but there is nothing sweet about it. More than 40 million people worldwide live with AIDS because of this virus, ...
Research from the CHEETAH Center investigating human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is providing valuable insights into how the virus works and is leading to new types of therapeutic interventions. A ...
During the last 20 years, a myriad of cellular proteins with various functions have been identified as capable of hindering different steps in the HIV life cycle. This effect is particularly strong ...
To enhance students’ engagement with and deepen their understanding of the concept of life, consider pairing this narrative with the following classroom resources: The HHMI BioInteractive activity ...