Week 8, Western Approach to AIDS

It was actually very interesting for me to read about how Western Medicine understands AIDS. I had never had such a complete breakdown of how AIDS works on cells and genes. Overall, it is a fascinating disease, and the way in which Western scientists and doctors have studied the cellular aspects of the disease is impacting. But like with cancer, I can't help but feel a little perplexed at the fact that so much money and energy is funneled into into only cellular research and no other part of the disease seems to be as important to the scientists and doctors. Although I understand the value of what these researchers have dedicated their lives in doing, I wonder what would happen if the research was more diversified.