Retroviruses are viruses whose genomes consist of RNA and whose genes can be incorporated into host cells’ DNA. In 1983, Luc Montaigner and Françoise Barré-Sinoussi discovered a retrovirus in patients with swollen lymph glands that attacked lymphocytes–a kind of blood cell that is very important to the body’s immune system. The retrovirus, later named Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), proved to be the cause of the immunodeficiency disease AIDS. This discovery has been crucial in radically improving treatment methods for AIDS sufferers.

“Luc Montagnier rose to scientific prominence and won a Nobel prize for co-discovering HIV. His work made it possible to develop diagnostic tests and treatments that have saved countless lives. He spent his later years dismantling that hard-won reputation by espousing fringe theories and opposing vaccination. His baseless claims about COVID-19 — that vaccines would drive the emergence of dangerous variants, or that the virus was engineered — were weaponized by misinformation campaigns.” He died on 8 February 2022 at the age of 89.”

Quoted from the Lancet with his death announcement – interesting how his “baseless claims” have come to pass. He was among the first of those warning us with such “disinformation” to die unexpectedly and suddenly. His contributions to energy and biological medicine are gratefully acknowledged.