Two baby boys are identical twins tested positive for HIV after receiving blood transfusion a few years ago. The vaccine is given to them also failed.
But, now this is one of them turned out to live with relatively normal, have immune systems and good health. While one other baby has grown more slowly developing and amended several times complications.
Keith Crandall of the BYU Department of Biology explained, striking differences from the condition of the twins are the basis of preliminary research. The experts want to make sure how the HIV virus can change in both the baby's body.
There are two competing theories in this research. One possibility is the influence of natural selection, while another theory is the existence of random genetic role that made research results can be unpredictable.
A second study focused on the problem of HIV vaccination often does not work. Crandall said they expect the samples from the cases will help in discovering how the virus changes, evolve into more powerful.
"I think observers of HIV is still divided on how to treatment of HIV-infected patients. Be aware we need a better vaccine design or superior to all," said Crandall.
A third study led by Greg Burton, Head of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry BYU and Xueyuan Zho, a student at the Department of Health Sciences University of Colorado.
Preliminary results of the study surfaced, that there is a natural protein that is formed to provide protection preventing the HIV virus replicates. Even so, they still have to explain how the protein works.
"The essence of research is how we are one step ahead of previous research. The effect of research is still unknown, but we want to show the mechanism," explained Burton.
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