The sugar in semen makes HIV drugs less effective
High levels of the sugar can obstruct antivirals from linking with viruses
To find its last reservoirs, people with HIV donate their bodies immediately after death
A critical contribution to HIV research comes from them
A patient was cured of HIV. What should you expect in the future?
Scientists are buoyed and see a path to future medicines
Six facts about Gertrude Elion, a legend in drug discovery
She experienced many obstacles, but her perseverance and passion always won
New HIV drugs show a disease under control – for those who can afford them
Even as new therapies raise hopes, diagnoses and costs prevent widespread treatment
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Can scientists learn from the stock market to eradicate HIV?
HIV is tricky to fight because the virus changes so much. That reminded researchers of something else that fluctuates frequently.