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Scientists claim they successfully eliminated HIV from infected cells

Scientists claim to have successfully eliminated HIV, with the use of Nobel Prize-winning Crispr gene-editing technology, from infected cells. The technology, which functions like scissors at the molecular level, cuts DNA so "bad" that bits can be inactivated or removed.

Paul Edmonds, a man from the US state of California has been free of both cancer and HIV since one particular treatment five years ago known as a stem cell transplant.

California man ‘cured’ of cancer and HIV after stem cell treatment in stunning medical recovery

The latest research by the University of Bristol suggests that an HIV drug could stop many coronavirus diseases, including the SARS-CoV-2 variants. The study mentioned that the process could deliver results when given to infected cells at the right concentration.

HIV drug could prevent coronaviruses, if given at right concentration: Study

Africa's first trial of two combination vaccines for HIV has been halted after researchers concluded that the drug was not working. The drug The vaccines as per the Guardian were under testing and subjects included 1,500 people from Uganda, Tanzania and South Africa, aged between 18 and 40.

Trial of groundbreaking HIV vaccine halted in Africa

The head of the United Nations AIDS programme recently warned that an unprecedented backlash against human rights which is leading to the stigmatisation of groups most at risk of HIV infection is putting the global response to the potentially life-threatening condition “under threat”.

Explained | World AIDS Day 2023: Human rights backlash threatens global AIDS response, says UN

HIV, the Human Immunodeficiency Virus, targets the immune system and, when untreated, can progress into Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). With a compromised immune system, individuals become susceptible to opportunistic infections, often life-threatening.

World AIDS Day: Skin conditions related to HIV/AIDS

A secret Chinese-owned bio lab in California was found to be hiding thousands of vials of various biological substances, which included some carrying the label "HIV" and a freezer marked “Ebola” which FBI and the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention had earlier refused to investigate, as per a House committee report released Wednesday (Nov 15).

Illegal biolab owned by China in California hiding pathogens labeled ‘HIV’, ‘Ebola’

As many as 14 children reportedly got infected with Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and HIV after undergoing blood transfusion in India’s northern Uttar Pradesh state.

14 kids in India’s Uttar Pradesh infected with HIV, Hepatitis after blood transfusion: Report

At least seven protesters were arrested after they barged into US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's office on Capitol Hill on Monday (September 11) morning, informed the authorities.

HIV protesters barge into US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's office

Inner Sydney district, once known for being the epicentre of the HIV pandemic in Australia, is approaching the milestone of becoming the first place in the world to reach the United Nations target for ending virus transmission, according to researchers.

Former HIV epicentre in Sydney nears end of transmission, says research

A person with HIV, dubbed the "Geneva patient", has become the latest to be declared in long-term remission. The man, however, has not received a transplant with a virus-blocking gene mutation like the previous cases, said researchers on Thursday (July 20).

Fifth person 'cured' of HIV: 'Geneva patient' is latest to be in long-term remission

South Africa will soon start producing an affordable and generic version of the groundbreaking HIV-prevention drug, prophylaxis, long-acting cabotegravir (CAB-LA), for the first time, reported the United Kingdom-based newspaper, The Guardian, on Thursday (May 18).

In a first, South Africa to produce injectable-HIV prevention drug

The Düsseldorf patient, a 53-year-old German man, has been labelled as the third person to have been "cured of HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)". Even four years after quitting the medication, the virus is still undetectable in his body.

EXPLAINED | Stem cell transplant cures yet another HIV patient, how does it work?

Scientists have successfully cured a third person of HIV. The man codenamed "the Duesseldorf patient" was cured of the life-threatening disease after receiving a stem cell transplant, which also treated his leukaemia.

Duesseldorf patient cured of HIV; third person in four decades to recover from the disease

On December 1, World AIDS Day is observed. The day aims to raise awareness and dispel myths about the disease, to remember those who have died due to it, and to protect those currently afflicted with it.

HIV and AIDS is not the same thing. Do you know difference between the two?

England's National Health Service says it will prevent all new cases of HIV by 2030, new treatments will be available for up to 148,000 people across England.

No new HIV cases by 2030, England all set to become the first to defeat HIV

The UN estimated that nearly 4,000 people worldwide acquire HIV infection every day and urged nations to improve funding for disease prevention and treatment access.

Nearly 4,000 people worldwide acquire HIV infection every day: UN

On July 27, AIDS experts revealed that a fourth person had been “cured” of HIV. However, the risky operation for patients who were facing cancer may not provide much solace for the tens of millions of people who are HIV-positive globally.

Fourth patient in history seemingly cured of HIV

More than 85,000 Indians were infected by HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, through unprotected intercourse in 2020-21, when the country was under COVID-19 lockdown.

Over 85,000 Indians contracted HIV due to unsafe sex during Covid lockdown

A 64-year-old has become the first woman & the third person to be cured of HIV. The patient was treated in 2017. 4 years on, she's showing no signs of the virus resurging. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: 64-yr-old becomes first woman to be cured of HIV

Woman in the United States has become the third person ever to be cured of HIV, the cured woman with Leukemia had received a stem cell transplant from a donor. The case of a middle-aged woman of mixed race is the first involving umbilical cord blood, it is a new approach that may make the treatment available for more people now.

Woman cured of HIV using novel treatment

Researchers reported on Tuesday (February 15) that a US patient with Leukemia had become first woman and third person till now to be cured of HIV. She received a stem cell transplant from a donor who had natural resistance to virus that causes AIDS.

Stem cell transplant cures HIV positive woman, third person to be cured of infection

Researchers at Oxford University announced Thursday the discovery of a highly virulent strain of HIV that has been lurking in the Netherlands for decades but is not a danger because of the effectiveness of modern treatments.

Scientists identify a new 'highly virulent' HIV strain in the Netherlands

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Scientists claim they successfully eliminated HIV from infected cells

Scientists claim they successfully eliminated HIV from infected cells

California man ‘cured’ of cancer and HIV after stem cell treatment in stunning medical recovery

HIV drug could prevent coronaviruses, if given at right concentration: Study

Trial of groundbreaking HIV vaccine halted in Africa

Explained | World AIDS Day 2023: Human rights backlash threatens global AIDS response, says UN

World AIDS Day: Skin conditions related to HIV/AIDS

Illegal biolab owned by China in California hiding pathogens labeled ‘HIV’, ‘Ebola’

14 kids in India’s Uttar Pradesh infected with HIV, Hepatitis after blood transfusion: Report

HIV protesters barge into US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's office

Former HIV epicentre in Sydney nears end of transmission, says research

Fifth person 'cured' of HIV: 'Geneva patient' is latest to be in long-term remission

In a first, South Africa to produce injectable-HIV prevention drug

EXPLAINED | Stem cell transplant cures yet another HIV patient, how does it work?

Duesseldorf patient cured of HIV; third person in four decades to recover from the disease

HIV and AIDS is not the same thing. Do you know difference between the two?

No new HIV cases by 2030, England all set to become the first to defeat HIV

Nearly 4,000 people worldwide acquire HIV infection every day: UN

Fourth patient in history seemingly cured of HIV

Over 85,000 Indians contracted HIV due to unsafe sex during Covid lockdown

Gravitas: 64-yr-old becomes first woman to be cured of HIV

Woman cured of HIV using novel treatment

Stem cell transplant cures HIV positive woman, third person to be cured of infection

Scientists identify a new 'highly virulent' HIV strain in the Netherlands