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Direct evidence of extensive diversity of HIV-1 in Kinshasa by 1960.
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Several discussions display high interest, such as referencing the extensive diversity of HIV-1 in the 1960s and its implications for early infection understanding. The tone alternates between scientific acknowledgment, like noting the importance of the research, and social discussions about conspiracy theories or the broader historical context, reflecting both respect for the scientific findings and skepticism or curiosity about their implications.
Most discussions acknowledge the significance of the findings, recognizing that the early presence and diversity of HIV-1 have important implications for understanding the virus's evolution.
The discussions show high interest, often referencing the historical importance of the study and its implications for global HIV timelines.
Participants engage with the topic through referencing related research and debates about the virus's history, indicating moderate depth of engagement.
While some express that the findings could influence future research and public health strategies, the overall perceived impact remains moderate.
Abstract in brief
- A research study analyzes HIV-1 sequences from a lymph node biopsy collected in 1960, which helps trace the virus's evolution significantly earlier than the AIDS epidemic.
- The study showcases the importance of historical viral sequences, specifically identifying DRC60 as the first discovered HIV-1 sequence predating 1976, alongside the already known ZR59 from 1959.
- Phylogenetic analyses suggest that the common ancestor of HIV-1's major group M existed at the start of the 20th century, indicating that HIV-1 diversity began long before AIDS was recognized.
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Most liked on X and Bluesky@NeurologaenSAS Por cierto, cuando la vacuna oral fue aprobada por la FDA, el VIH tenía ya una gran variabilidad, imposible de conseguir en cultivos: https://t.co/cSgRCCSE98
Direct evidence of extensive diversity of HIV-1 in Kinshasa by 1960 | Nature https://t.co/C1kuutfr2v
@Erikbarry410509 @colin_dunlap Because the first HIV cases occurred well before the 1980s, and they have been reported on in numerous independent studies from multiple countries throughout the world. https://t.co/zR5fzED22Y https://t.co/I4KAVVTrnD https://t.co/mKAkxoI0nD
@NeurologaenSAS @NightHowl11 Worobey M, Gemmel M, Teuwen DE et al. Direct evidence of extensive diversity of HIV-1 in Kinshasa by 1960. Nature. 2008 Oct 2 ; 455(7213) : 661-664.
@ItsMambaTime @Keith53707199 @AdamantAnarchy @nytimes — Worobey M et al. "Direct evidence of extensive diversity of HIV-1 in Kinshasa by 1960." Nature (2008 Oct 2) vol. 455 (7213) pp. 661-4 DOI: 10.1038/nature07390 https://t.co/OkO1C9E8US https://t.co/a2WNNDYR8H https://t.co/OOfvaEYRx7
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@zoomafrika1 Worobey M, et al.. Direct evidence of extensive diversity of HIV-1 in Kinshasa by 1960. Nature. 2008 Oct 2;455(7213):661-4. doi: 10.1038/nature07390
@Erikbarry410509 @colin_dunlap Because the first HIV cases occurred well before the 1980s, and they have been reported on in numerous independent studies from multiple countries throughout the world. https://t.co/zR5fzED22Y https://t.co/I4KAVVTrnD https://t.co/mKAkxoI0nD
Direct evidence of extensive diversity of HIV-1 in Kinshasa by 1960 | Nature https://t.co/C1kuutfr2v
#ItsASin episode 2 offers up constant conspiracies, symbolic mugs, mass confusion, denial and danger and the distance of decades...so we discuss all that, along with Jill's characterisation, & more, here! https://t.co/aDzsCqwqsJ
@NeurologaenSAS @NightHowl11 Worobey M, Gemmel M, Teuwen DE et al. Direct evidence of extensive diversity of HIV-1 in Kinshasa by 1960. Nature. 2008 Oct 2 ; 455(7213) : 661-664.
@NeurologaenSAS Por cierto, cuando la vacuna oral fue aprobada por la FDA, el VIH tenía ya una gran variabilidad, imposible de conseguir en cultivos: https://t.co/cSgRCCSE98
@ItsMambaTime @Keith53707199 @AdamantAnarchy @nytimes — Worobey M et al. "Direct evidence of extensive diversity of HIV-1 in Kinshasa by 1960." Nature (2008 Oct 2) vol. 455 (7213) pp. 661-4 DOI: 10.1038/nature07390 https://t.co/OkO1C9E8US https://t.co/a2WNNDYR8H https://t.co/OOfvaEYRx7