The Development of Anti-Retroviral Drugs to Treat HIV | Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer

The story of how Professor David Ho worked in a team to develop the first treatments for HIV.

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Clip Info
  • Clip length: 4'14''
  • Broadcast year: 2021
Curriculum Connection
  • Biology | Infection and response | Making medicines | The development and testing of new drugs
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  • Provider: BBC
  • Channel: BBC Four
  • Programme: Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer
  • Series: 1
  • Episode: Medical Drugs
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