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Researchers a step closer to a cure for HIV

March 29, 2024
A new study involving University of Bristol researchers shows a virus-like particle (HLP) can effectively ‘shock and kill’ latent HIV reservoir in those living with chronic HIV...
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Long-acting HIV treatment demonstrates efficacy in people with challenges taking daily medicine as prescribed

Feb. 23, 2024
Detailed interim results will soon be shared through scientific channels.
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HIV epidemic – From the origin towards the end

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is an RNA (ribonucleic acid) virus that infects human immune cells, in particular CD4 T lymphocytes and is acquired through mucosal or intravenous...
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HIV

Biomedical STI prevention evidence is inadequate for cisgender women

Dec. 21, 2023
NIH leadership calls for population-specific considerations in study design.
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HIV

NIH research identifies opportunities to improve future HIV vaccine candidates

Dec. 15, 2023
Study suggests greater CD8+ T-cell activity may increase HIV immunity.
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Study affirms benefit of very early antiretroviral therapy within hours of birth for newborns with HIV

Dec. 6, 2023
The investigators believe their study shows that very early ART is safe and is key to suppressing HIV to undetectable levels during early childhood periods of rapid growth.
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HIV

HIV: Two autopsies reveal where the virus hides

Oct. 10, 2023
New study published in the journal Cell Reports.
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Colorized transmission electron micrograph of an HIV-1 virus particle (yellow/gold) budding from the plasma membrane of an infected H9 T cell (purple/green). NIAID.
HIV

Clinical trial of HIV vaccine begins in United States and South Africa

Sept. 20, 2023
Novel vaccine includes NIH-funded technology in development since 2004.
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Study shows positive outcomes for three U.S. living HIV-to-HIV kidney transplant donors

July 27, 2023
Long-term evaluation bolsters support that being a donor is safe for people living with HIV, making it possible to extend life for their recipients.