The HIV retrovirus was first discovered in 1983, and the first antiretroviral drug began trials 2 years later in 1985. That's how long it takes to discover and

The HIV retrovirus was first discovered in 1983, and the first antiretroviral drug began trials 2 years later in 1985. That's how long it takes to discover and develop a new class of drugs. HIV researchers said at the time, "we're getting all the money we ask for; there are no delays in funding". But you think the researchers were being held back by something?