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Body & Mind - HEALTH
U.S. Gamers Crack Puzzle in AIDS Research that Stumped Scientists for Years
Published September 19, 2011 | NewsCore
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In just three weeks, online gamers deciphered the structure of a retrovirus protein that has stumped scientists for over a decade, and a study out Sunday says their breakthrough opens doors for a new AIDS drug design.
The protein, called a protease, plays a critical role in how some viruses, including HIV, multiply. Intensive research has been underway to find AIDS drugs that can deactivate proteases, but scientists were hampered by their inability to crack the enzyme's structure.
Lauren Dugan on 14 Sep 11summarizes the article... the information following goes into the specifics. In airport security, children under the age of 12 will go through less procedures.
