Reprogrammed skin cells shed light on HIV-related cognitive impairment

Using participant skin cells reprogrammed into neurons, Weill Cornell Medicine researchers have identified genetic signatures ...
GEN

Technique Solves HIV Capsid Structure; Could Serve as Blueprint for Capsid-Targeting Antivirals

Scientists at the Electron Bio-Imaging Centre (eBIC) at Diamond Light Source, in the U.K., have harnessed a new technique, using cryo-electron tomography (cryoET) and subtomogram averaging (STA) to ...
GEN

Momentary Open and Shut Change in HIV-1 Glycoprotein Structure Could Inform New Vaccine Design

Duke Human Vaccine Institute (DHVI) investigators used a technique called time-resolved, temperature-jump (TR, T-Jump) small-angle x-ray scattering (SAXS) to capture the spectacularly brief moment ...
Fred Hutch

CAR T cell therapy targets HIV reservoirs to mitigate persistent HIV infection

HIV infects immune cells and establishes long-lasting infections that can progress to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) if left untreated. With the advancement of antiviral therapy (ART), HIV ...
The University of Chicago Chronicle

Simulations show how HIV sneaks into the nucleus of the cell

Because viruses have to hijack someone else’s cell to replicate, they’ve gotten very good at it—inventing all sorts of tricks. A new study from two University of Chicago scientists has revealed how ...
Medscape

Stem Cells May Hold Key to HIV Cure

New research based on adults who were cured of HIV after stem cell transplants may offer hope to ultimately have a global impact on HIV care. A total of 10 individuals with HIV have been cured to date ...
Popular Science

Rare transplant cells have cured another HIV patient

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Two more patients have been successfully treated for HIV infections ...