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AIDS plant vaccine: pulping infected cowpea leaves
Plant vaccine for AIDS. Mortar and pestle used to pulp virus-infected leaves of a cowpea plant Vigna unguiculata. By grinding the leaves, viruses are extracted to produce a plant vaccine for AIDS. This research is conducted at the John Innes Institute in Norwich, England. The cowpea plant, grown for black-eye beans, is prone to infection by cowpea mosaic virus (CPMV). This virus is harm- less to humans and ideal for genetic engineering. A gene from the HIV virus (the virus causing AIDS) can be inserted into the CPMV virus. By then infecting cowpea leaves with this altered CPMV virus, an AIDS vaccine of virus particles can be produced and extracted from the plant
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Greetings Card (7"x5")
Discover the power of nature in the fight against AIDS with our unique range of greeting cards from Media Storehouse. Featuring an intriguing image by Science Photo Library, this card showcases the innovative process of extracting AIDS viruses from infected cowpea leaves. The mortar and pestle image symbolizes the determination and progress in scientific research. Send this card to inspire hope and celebrate scientific advancements in health and wellness.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
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Estimated Product Size is 17.5cm x 12.5cm (6.9" x 4.9")
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EDITORS COMMENTS
The print captures a significant breakthrough in the field of plant biotechnology and genetic research - the development of an AIDS plant vaccine. In this image, researchers at the John Innes Institute in Norwich, England are shown pulping infected cowpea leaves using a mortar and pestle. By grinding these leaves, viruses are extracted to produce a plant vaccine for AIDS. The cowpea plant, commonly grown for black-eye beans, is susceptible to infection by the harmless cowpea mosaic virus (CPMV). This virus serves as an ideal candidate for genetic engineering due to its compatibility with human health studies. Scientists have successfully inserted a gene from the HIV virus into CPMV, creating an altered CPMV virus. To produce the AIDS vaccine, these modified CPMV viruses are then used to infect cowpea leaves. As a result, virus particles containing crucial components of HIV can be produced within the plants and subsequently extracted. This groundbreaking research holds immense potential in combating one of humanity's most devastating diseases. The use of plants as vehicles for producing vaccines offers numerous advantages such as cost-effectiveness and scalability. While this particular photo does not mention commercial use or any specific company involved in this research process, it showcases botanical advancements that could revolutionize how we approach vaccination against AIDS and other infectious diseases.
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