http://blogs.wsj.com/health/2008/11/07/did-a-bone-marrow-transplant-cure-a-cancer-patient-of-aids/

"November 7, 2008, 8:35 am
Did a Bone Marrow Transplant Cure a Cancer Patient of AIDS?
Posted by Jacob Goldstein
A 42-year-old man who had both leukemia and AIDS received a bone marrow transplant — a common, late-stage treatment for that type of cancer. His doctor selected a bone marrow donor who had a rare genetic mutation that renders people virtually immune to HIV. The transplant appeared to cure the patient of AIDS.

We’re as wary as the next guy of inferring too much from a single case study. Maybe it was a fluke; maybe there were unknown factors at work. But this one is pretty intriguing."

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I found this article fascinating when I read it in the WSJ the other day. I did do a search and did not see it discussed here on BOL. However, if I missed it, I'm sure someone will point me to the thread. What do people think?

I think more research should be done. It would be great if it was the cure for AIDs.

Amazing.
Hope to hear more.

If this pan out, it will put people with that genetic mutation in high demand.

Wow! Great possibilities if it truely works.

This type of mutation was anticipated by SciFi writers almost 50 years ago!

Anyone remember the TV series from the 70's - The Immortal?

http://classicvintagetvshows.suite101.com/article.cfm/tv_series_the_immortal

http://www.tv.com/the-immortal-1970/show/10200/reviews.html?review_id=26014&flag=1