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CDC • HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks the body’s immune system. If HIV is not treated, it can lead to AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome).
Behind the Scenes with Katharine Dowson | The Art of Saving a Life
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2015Jan 21
Join British sculptor Katharine Dowson as she talks about her piece "A window to the future of an HIV vaccine", in which she laser etched the various layers of a trimer of intertwined antibodies, which may be a key to developing an HIV vaccine. To make the intricate piece, Katharine laser etched the various layers of the trimer, down to the smallest molecular level, into crystal.

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