What causes the immune system collapse seen in AIDS?

Article Abstract:

Many theories have been developed to explain how HIV leads to the depletion of the T lymphocytes known as CD4s, but none of the theories has proved more accurate than any of the others. In fact, all of the theories could be accurate to some degree. The major theories are briefly discussed.

Causes of, CD4 lymphocytes, Virus-induced immunosuppression

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AIDS task force sizzles out; a once-promising effort to speed drug development offers an object lesson in the hurdles faced by even the loftiest research commissions

Article Abstract:

The National Task Force on AIDS Development, created by the Clinton Administration in 1993 to speed the development of anti-HIV drugs, has disbanded in failure. Reasons cited for its failure include government bureaucracy and limited support from the Clinton Administration.

Analysis, Political aspects, Drug approval, Pharmaceutical policy

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AIDS research: the mood is uncertain

Article Abstract:

A survey of 150 top AIDS researchers indicates that scientists are learning more about the disease than ever before. As the new knowledge contradicts original assumptions, scientists are becoming more open to considering new theories.

Evaluation, Medical research

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