Two Isreali Researchers gives hope to HIV carriers

Prof. Abraham Loyter (Left) and Prof. Assaf Friedler (Rigth).

The above two Hebrew University scientists believe they have reached a breakthrough in destroying cells infected with the HIV virus; clinical trials on human beings are set to begin in three months.

The two scientists believe the cells infected with the virus can be killed without harming the entire body, there by curing the HIV carrier. 

Instead of one copy of the virus 'DNA' which enters the carrier's cells, many copies will be inserted, leading to an activation of the cell's self-destruction mechanism.

Hmmm! I wish both men best of luck.

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