Scientists have learned more details of the process which turns human cells into factories for viruses such as HIV.

It is known that viruses are able to hijack the genetic machinery of cells for their own ends.

Teams from Cambridge and Oxford Universities have witnessed the process in action, and have identified the crucial role of key elements.

The study, published in Nature, may eventually lead to new treatments for HIV, and other infections.

Treatments based on this research are said to be very far off, but I find it encouring that they’re making new progress.

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