stemceller writes to tell us that a team of researchers at the University of Alberta claims to have discovered a gene capable of blocking HIV thereby preventing the onset of full blown AIDS.

"Stephen Barr, a molecular virologist in the Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, says his team has identified a gene called TRIM22 that can block HIV infection in a cell culture by preventing the assembly of the virus. 'When we put this gene in cells, it prevents the assembly of the HIV virus," said Barr, a postdoctoral fellow. "This means the virus cannot get out of the cells to infect other cells, thereby blocking the spread of the virus.'"

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http://science.slashdot.org/science/08/03/01/1755228.shtml

A good news for every one.

hmmm in alberta,,,i think it was a challenge for every institute!!!

i didn't knew it yet,,,but its quite good to know,,,,well lets c where it takes us!!