How HIV-1 overcomes the person’s defenses and infects their cells has been studied intensively for over 30 years. While much has been learned, there remain events in the viral life cycle that resist interrogation. One such crucial area is the initial intra-nuclear portion of infection, from the virus’s nuclear entry to its integration into chromatin.  Now, a study from researchers at University of Massachusetts and … Continue reading Researchers reveal and image new phase of HIV infection for the first time.