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11th Edition of World Congress on Infectious Diseases

June 28-30, 2027 | Rome, Italy

June 28 -30, 2027 | Rome, Italy

Exogenous Retroviruses

Exogenous Retroviruses

Exogenous retroviruses represent a fascinating class of viruses that have integrated into the genome of their host organisms. These viruses, characterized by their unique ability to reverse transcribe their RNA genome into DNA, have left an indelible mark on the evolution of various species. One notable example is the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), responsible for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). HIV, having zoonotic origins, likely jumped from non-human primates to humans in Central Africa. The virus's integration into the human genome has raised intriguing questions about the impact of exogenous retroviruses on human evolution and susceptibility to certain diseases. Research into these viruses extends beyond human health, encompassing diverse organisms, from plants to animals, where exogenous retroviruses have influenced genetic diversity and adaptation over millions of years.

Committee Members
Speaker at Infectious Diseases Conferences - Ranjan Ramasamy

Ranjan Ramasamy

ID-FISH Technology, United States
Speaker at Infection Conferences - Yazdan Mirzanejad

Yazdan Mirzanejad

University of British Columbia, Canada
Speaker at Infectious Diseases Conference - Elena Chiappini

Elena Chiappini

University of Florence, Italy
Infection 2027 Speakers
Speaker at Infectious Diseases Conferences - Saurabh Chattopadhyay

Saurabh Chattopadhyay

University of Kentucky College of Medicine, United States
Speaker at Infectious Diseases Conference - Sergey Suchkov

Sergey Suchkov

N.D. Zelinskii Institute for Organic Chemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences & InMedStar, Russian Federation
Speaker at Infection Conferences - Masafumi Seki

Masafumi Seki

Saitama Medical University International Medical Center, Japan
Speaker at Infection Conferences - Martha Grace McLean

Martha Grace McLean

Anne Burnett Marion School of Medicine at Texas Christian University, United States

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