AIDS: A Biological Perspective

Why has it been so difficult to find a cure or vaccine? What makes AIDS so deadly? What is the HIV virus, and how does it devastate the immune system? This eye opening program explores these questions, providing fascinating insights into the unique qualities of the HIV virus that make AIDS such a relentless killer. Colorful graphics and interviews help viewers follow the life cycle of the HIV virus, how it reproduces, and the path it takes through the body's cells. AIDS researchers and educators discuss the progress that has been made in learning about the disease, and the obstacles to finding a cure. Winner of the Bronze Statuette, 17th Annual Telly Awards.