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Thursday, May 25, 2006

Scientists Trace HIV Origin to Cameroonian Chimps

Most common strain of HIV genetically linked to simian virus found in specific populations of chimps in southern Cameroon.
Looks like it wasn't evil Republicans!

3 Comments:

  • "The research seems to settle any question of HIV's origin, said Dr. Anthony Fauci, the National Institutes of Health's AIDS chief.

    When tracing a virus' evolution, "it's important to get as close to the source as you can," he said. "It's of historic interest.""

    It couldn't be Republicans. They don't believe in evolution.

    John Mara

    By Anonymous, At 6:10 PM EDT  

  • "Scientists employed trackers to plunge through dense jungle and collect the fresh feces of wild apes — more than 1,300 samples in all."

    sweet.

    By Tim McGuire, At 10:42 AM EDT  

  • Now THAT sounds like a job Americans don't want. Must have been illegal immigrants emigrating to Africa.

    By Ben Polidore, At 10:15 AM EDT  

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