Luc Montagnier

Luc Montagnier was a French virologist best known for co-discovering the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in the early 1980s. His groundbreaking work was pivotal in understanding AIDS, leading to crucial advancements in testing and treatment. Montagnier received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2008, awarded jointly with Francoise Barre-Sinoussi and Harald zur Hausen. Later in his career, he explored controversial ideas linking electromagnetic waves and water memory to DNA, which sparked debate and criticism within the scientific community. Montagnier’s legacy remains significant in both virology and public health.