HIV Forensics

DNA tools can now trace the path of HIV infection back to the source, using natural variation in the genetic sequence of the virus as a unique fingerprint.

According to researchers, the technique could also be used "in the identification of food-borne diseases where identifying the source of contamination could be very important".

Posted at 06:24 PM in DNA and Society | Permalink

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