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Cracking the Code

Cracking the Code

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For the first time in the history of the AIDS epidemic, researchers have completely decoded HIV's genome, including crafting a precise three-dimensional model of the virus's genetic structure. Reporting in the journal Nature, the scientists say a better understanding of HIV's viral structure will aid in the development of therapies for the disease and illnesses like hepatitis and influenza. Specifically, the researchers hope their findings will lead to the development of engineered genes that target and disable specific regions of HIV's RNA.

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Ryan is the Digital Director of The Advocate Channel, and a graduate of NYU Tisch's Department of Dramatic Writing. She is also a member of GALECA, the LGBTQ+ society of entertainment critics. While her specialties are television writing and comedy, Ryan is a young member of the LGBTQ+ community passionate about politics and advocating for all.

Ryan is the Digital Director of The Advocate Channel, and a graduate of NYU Tisch's Department of Dramatic Writing. She is also a member of GALECA, the LGBTQ+ society of entertainment critics. While her specialties are television writing and comedy, Ryan is a young member of the LGBTQ+ community passionate about politics and advocating for all.