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Part of the reason that HIV hasn't been cured yet is that it does mutate regularly.
The virus changes its genetic structure, forming resistance to drugs.
One of the possible cures of HIV is to actually speed up the mutation process until it loses its virulence. However, that is still in the experimental stages.
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Briefly explain how the mutation that protects some humans from HIV infection arose?
How does mutation that protects some humans from HIV infection arose?
Can mix race offspring cause genetic mutation which lead to viruses such as HIV?
No, HIV is a communicable disease caused by a virus, not by genetics.
Propose a possible reason why there may be a small percentage of people who have a natural immunity to HIV?
Its known why and is not a possible reason but fact. Its a naturally occurring genetic mutation. HIV seeks out and uses CD4 the protein that covers the T helper cell that HIV infects. The mutation creates a different protein on the T helper cell that HIV is not able to detect. Without binding to T helper cells HIV will wither and die. 4% of Scananavians,3% of western Europeans and sadly 0% of sub-sahran Africans have the mutation.
Why Do Some Humans Like Myself Have The Delta 32 Mutation And Never Get AIDS?
The Delta 32 mutation is a genetic variation that affects the CCR5 gene, which encodes a protein that HIV uses to enter and infect immune cells. Individuals with this mutation have a deletion of 32 base pairs, resulting in a nonfunctional CCR5 receptor, making it difficult for the virus to enter their cells. As a result, people with the Delta 32 mutation have a lower risk of contracting HIV and, consequently, AIDS. This mutation is believed to have provided a survival advantage during historical epidemics, such as the bubonic plague, leading to its persistence in certain populations.
Why HIV have high mutation rate?
HIV has a high mutation rate primarily due to its replication process, which involves the reverse transcription of RNA into DNA. The reverse transcriptase enzyme lacks proofreading capabilities, leading to frequent errors during DNA synthesis. Additionally, the virus replicates rapidly, producing a vast number of copies, which increases the likelihood of mutations. This high variability enables HIV to adapt quickly to immune responses and antiretroviral treatments.
What is the suffix of likelihood?
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How does HIV provide a real life model of evolution?
HIV is known for its high mutation rate, allowing it to evolve rapidly in response to selective pressures such as the immune system or antiviral medications. This continuous evolution in HIV's genetic makeup helps it adapt to new challenges, making it a real-life example of natural selection and evolution in action.
Why are there so many immunological variants of HIV?
HIV mutates rapidly due to the high error rate of its reverse transcriptase enzyme, leading to diverse viral strains. Additionally, immune system pressure selects for variants that can evade detection or control, contributing to the large number of immunological variants of HIV.
How likely is it for someone to see action if they are reenlisting in the army after 5yrs USMC this day-and-age?
the likelyhood of seeing action is about the same likelyhood of NOT seeing action.
Why is it difficult to vaccine against HIV?
HIV is a very complex, highly changeable virus. Even if it gets killed by the medicines or vaccines, it gets reactivated. Scientists are continuing to make and test HIV vaccines in animals, and even in human subjects.
Where is the uncharted ilse?
In all likelyhood, somewhere in the Caribbean.
What are mutation beneficial examples?
Bacteria and viruses gaining resistance to antibiotics and antivirals.
