Terminology on this page outlines core concepts in HIV research.
SIV vs SHIV
SIV is the natural ancestor of HIV. It is naturally occurring in monkeys. sHIV is man made. Scientists take the backbone of SIV and swap in genes from HIV. To learn more, listen to Dr. Patricia Hahn.
What are the cells of the immune system?
The cells of the immune system each play a specific role. To learn more about each cell type listen to Dr. Paula Grasberger.