Gene variant in people of African origin helps control HIV, says study

https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/africa/gene-variant-in-people-of-african-origin-helps-control-hiv-says-study-90974

Between 4% and 13% of people of African origin could be carrying a particular variant that decreases the viral load

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GizmoLion@kbin.social · 1 pts · 3y

Pretty sure this has been studied and known for a LONG time now. I remember hearing about it sometime not long after the initial HIV scare.