On a rollercoaster: James Stott
Article Abstract:
Stott discovered that a monkey AIDS vaccine based on whole, killed viruses only appeared successful. The success was due to an artifact of the experiment. However, Stott also discovered that a vaccine based on cellular proteins could offer protection against multiple viral strains.
Publication Name: Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8075
Year: 1993
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What HIV parts should be the basis of a vaccine? How should they be presented to the immune system?
Article Abstract:
Researchers have used both traditional methods and methods using genetic engineering to develop AIDS vaccines. Traditional methods use uses material from the actual HIV virus. Genetic engineering approaches enable vaccinologists to clone or synthesize pieces of the virus.
Publication Name: Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8075
Year: 1993
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