Hiv cure latest news today 2020

Here are the latest news updates on HIV cure research as of 2020:

Recent Breakthroughs:

  1. CRISPR Gene Editing: Scientists have made significant progress in using 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, which could potentially lead to a cure. (Source: Journal of Experimental Medicine, 2020)

Recent Clinical Trials:

  1. HIV Cure Trial: The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has launched a clinical trial to test a new HIV cure strategy that involves using a combination of antiretroviral therapy (ART) and a gene editing tool called CRISPR-Cas9. (Source: NIH, 2020)
  2. HIV-Infected Stem Cell Transplant: Researchers are conducting a clinical trial to test the safety and efficacy of transplanting HIV-infected stem cells from a donor with a natural resistance to HIV into individuals with HIV. (Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, 2020)
  3. HIV-Specific T Cell Therapy: Scientists are conducting a clinical trial to test the safety and efficacy of using HIV-specific T cells to treat HIV-infected individuals. (Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, 2020)

Recent Funding and Grants:

  1. NIH Funding: The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded grants to several research institutions to study HIV cure strategies, including the use of CRISPR gene editing and HIV-specific T cells. (Source: NIH, 2020)
  2. Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Funding: The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has awarded grants to several research institutions to study HIV cure strategies, including the development of HIV-specific T cells and gene editing tools. (Source: Gates Foundation, 2020)

Recent Conferences and Meetings:

  1. International AIDS Conference: The International AIDS Conference was held in July 2020 and featured presentations on the latest HIV cure research, including the use of CRISPR gene editing and HIV-specific T cells. (Source: IAS, 2020)
  2. HIV Cure Summit: The HIV Cure Summit was held in October 2020 and featured presentations on the latest HIV cure research, including the development of HIV-specific T cells and gene editing tools. (Source: HIV Cure Summit, 2020)

Please note that the latest news and updates on HIV cure research are constantly evolving, and this information may not be comprehensive or up-to-date.