Some people's immune systems control HIV infections without drugs
"Elite controllers" keep the deadly virus in check, and hide its DNA in a quiet section of the genome.
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
Don't believe the conspiracy theories you hear about coronavirus and HIV
Especially if you work for the New York Times
Viruses can infect the brain, hide out for decades, and then cause Viral Parkinsonism
How do you study a disease that takes decades to reveal itself? In this case, scientists used mice, viruses, and a little immunotherapy
Researchers are abolishing an ancient epidemic — and trying to prevent the next one before it starts
Using machine learning tools and viral sequences, researchers are trying to better understand disease transmission
A patient was cured of HIV. What should you expect in the future?
Scientists are buoyed and see a path to future medicines
Humanity's viral stowaway is now a defense against our greatest diseases
Engineered viruses may be the key to HIV and tuberculosis vaccines
Vaccines aren't yet using our immune system's full potential
The most important invention in medicine could save even more lives
Six facts about Gertrude Elion, a legend in drug discovery
She experienced many obstacles, but her perseverance and passion always won
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HIV uses camouflage to hide from cell defenses
Viruses are fighting an evolutionary arms race in our DNA
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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
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.