It Starts with One Sequence — The Fight Against HIV

It took the sequencing of one genome, for a disease that used to mean a death sentence to become treatable and preventable. In 1984, scientists successfully sequenced the entire genome of the HIV virus, a critical first step to understanding and treating the disease.
Although researchers may not have known it at the time, their breakthrough would lead to significant biotech advancements, new legislation aimed at caring for our most vulnerable populations, and a global public health campaign dedi