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Researchers identify new strain of HIV derived from gorillas
A new virus is difficult to detect by tests because it is not closely related to the other three HIV variants.
French researchers have identified a new human immunodeficiency virus, the first derived from gorillas, a report said Monday.
The three previous HIV variants came from chimpanzees. The new findings indicate that gorillas, in addition to chimpanzees, are likely sources of HIV, the researchers...