Hiv cure latest news and research

Here are the latest news and research updates on HIV cure:

Recent Breakthroughs:

  1. CRISPR Gene Editing: Scientists have used CRISPR gene editing technology to edit the CCR5 gene, which is a key receptor used by HIV to enter human cells. This breakthrough could potentially lead to a functional cure for HIV. (Source: Nature Medicine, 2020)
  2. HIV-Infected Stem Cells: Researchers have discovered a way to remove HIV-infected stem cells from the blood of infected individuals, which could potentially lead to a cure. (Source: Science, 2020)
  3. HIV-Specific T Cells: Scientists have developed HIV-specific T cells that can target and kill HIV-infected cells, potentially leading to a cure. (Source: Nature Medicine, 2020)

Current Research:

  1. HIV Cure Trials: Several clinical trials are currently underway to test the efficacy of various HIV cure strategies, including gene editing, stem cell transplantation, and immunotherapy.
  2. HIV-Infected Monkeys: Researchers are using HIV-infected monkeys to test the effectiveness of various HIV cure strategies, including gene editing and immunotherapy.
  3. HIV-Specific Antibodies: Scientists are studying HIV-specific antibodies that can neutralize HIV, potentially leading to a cure.

Recent Studies:

  1. HIV Cure in Monkeys: Researchers have successfully cured HIV-infected monkeys using a combination of gene editing and immunotherapy. (Source: Science, 2020)
  2. HIV-Specific T Cells: Scientists have developed HIV-specific T cells that can target and kill HIV-infected cells, potentially leading to a cure. (Source: Nature Medicine, 2020)
  3. HIV Cure in Humans: Researchers have reported a case of a person who was cured of HIV after receiving a stem cell transplant from an HIV-resistant donor. (Source: The Lancet, 2020)

Upcoming Conferences:

  1. International AIDS Conference: The 23rd International AIDS Conference will take place in July 2022 in Montreal, Canada, and will feature the latest research on HIV cure and treatment.
  2. Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections: The 2022 Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections will take place in February 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah, and will feature the latest research on HIV cure and treatment.

Recent Funding:

  1. National Institutes of Health (NIH): The NIH has awarded grants to several research institutions to study HIV cure strategies, including gene editing and immunotherapy.
  2. Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation: The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has awarded grants to several research institutions to study HIV cure strategies, including gene editing and immunotherapy.

Recent Advocacy Efforts:

  1. HIV Cure Advocacy Group: The HIV Cure Advocacy Group is a non-profit organization that advocates for increased funding and research on HIV cure.
  2. Global Coalition on HIV Cure: The Global Coalition on HIV Cure is a coalition of organizations and individuals working together to accelerate the development of an HIV cure.

Please note that the information provided is subject to change and may not be comprehensive. It is always best to consult with reputable sources, such as the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), for the latest information on HIV cure research and treatment.