The immense variation in the amount of DNA contained in the cells of organisms has long fascinated scientists. Known as the genome size (GS), or C-value of a species, the amount of DNA in one entire ...

Once inside human cells, HIV integrates the viral genome into that of the human host. Ultimately, the virus uses our body's machinery to produce copies of itself and spread infection. The HIV-1 ...

If left untreated, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) almost always will progress to AIDS, even after many years. The immune defenses become compromised and the body is less able to defend itself ...

Scientists have unveiled insights into how HIV-1, the virus responsible for AIDS ... near the critical "frameshift site" in the viral genome. This frameshift site is essential for the virus ...

Genome India project: The Department of Biotechnology recently announced its new platform and framework for sharing its 10,000 human genome dataset. The sequences of healthy individuals — from 99 ...

Many of the fears have been fueled by media reports which either overstate the risk of acquiring HIV through accidental occupational needlestick injuries or spotlight cases in which victims are ...

If you're worried about HIV infection, you may wonder whether it's safe to have oral sex. While it's not risk-free, the chances of spreading the virus that causes AIDS are very low if you take the ...

HIV drug susceptibility tests can evaluate either the genotype or phenotype of the predominant viral quasispecies. The HIV genotype refers to the actual DNA sequence of the virus; the phenotype ...

“Just like volunteering to be an organ donor on your driver’s license is a simple act of service with a profound impact, the Truveta Genome Project enables each of us to anonymously contribute ...

Schematic representation of HIV-1 genome organization. The three coding reading frames are depicted along with their open reading frames (rectangles). Genome position is numbered according to HXB2 ...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the genome sequencing data of 10,000 Indian nationals, marking a significant milestone in biotechnology research. This national database will aid in treating ...