Indian researchers develop a biosensor to see what goes on inside a HIV-infected cell

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Written By: Agencies | Updated : December 15, 2014 10:36 AM IST

New Delhi, Dec 14: A new biosensor can measure what is going on within HIV-infected cells in real-time and also provide insight on the interactions between the AIDS virus and the tuberculosis causing bacteria within the cells. (Read: Why India is still struggling to get over this deadly disease)

Researchers from IISc, Bangalore, the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB), New Delhi and Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi have exploited this non-invasive biosensor that can measure what is going on within HIV-1 infected cells in real-time. (Read: 33 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about HIV)

Source: PTI

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