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AZT, developed in the 1960s to treat cancer, actually treats HIV as well. Viewers observe how AZT blocks the reverse transcriptase of HIV. Then they see what happens when the virus mutates to be immune to AZT.
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Instructional Ideas
- Discuss why viruses mutate and the challenges for finding treatments
Classroom Considerations
- Relies on prior knowledge of HIV and transcription
- Provides the movie for download in both MOV and WMV formats
Pros
- Requires very little class time
- Offers a full transcript for English learners
Cons
- None