Co-discoverer of HIV Luc Montagnier dies aged 89 – BBC Information
Luc Montagnier, the French virologist credited as a co-discoverer of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), has died aged 89.
Montagnier was collectively awarded the 2008 Nobel Prize for his work in isolating the virus that causes Aids.
He was lauded for this work, however later criticised for unscientific claims about autism and Covid-19.
He died on Tuesday in Neuilly-sur-Seine “surrounded by his youngsters”.
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