RESUMEN

Retroviruses have been found in many bird and animal species where they often cause various types of cancer. Dr. Robert Gallo's contribution to the field of retrovirology and the link he established between RNA viruses and cancer has been significant. Historical aspects of his discoveries in the area of human retroviruses are presented and an attempt is made to focus attention on his outstanding role.

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Neoplasias/historia , Infecciones por Retroviridae/historia , Retroviridae , Infecciones Tumorales por Virus/historia , Animales , Línea Celular Tumoral , VIH/aislamiento & purificación , Infecciones por VIH/historia , Historia del Siglo XX , Historia del Siglo XXI , Humanos , Interleucina-2/historia , Neoplasias/virología , Retroviridae/aislamiento & purificación , Infecciones por Retroviridae/virología , Infecciones Tumorales por Virus/virología