The decrease in CD4 cells during HIV infection seems to be driven by immune activation, which does not always correlate with viral load. Experienced clinicians are all too familiar with the ...

The first known case of HIV-1 infection in human was detected in 1959, from a blood sample of a man in Kinshasa, Democratic ...

Chitosan, a naturally occurring polysaccharide derived from chitin, has demonstrated significant potential as an antiviral ...

Thousands more people across England are to benefit from routine HIV testing in A&Es this year, thanks to the extension of a major NHS public health initiative. Under a new expansion plan, 30 more ...

South Africa has one of the highest HIV rates in the world, with 8-million people estimated to be living with the virus. While many people are aware of the link between HIV and Tuberculosis (TB), ...

This man, an electrical engineer and father of two, has been diagnosed with both HIV and lymphoma. Today, nearly three months ...

By targeting infected cells in the brain, drug may clear virus ... Proof-of-Concept Study to Find Functional Cure for HIV July 24, 2024 — Researchers conducted a breakthrough proof-of-concept ...

HIV impacts many in the LGBTQ+ community, and those who use drugs are at increased risk. This post examines how sex contributes to this association, even for those in relationships.

A mouse study at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center has found that adding Nef, a protein from HIV, allows donor CAR T cells to avoid detection by the immune system while still attacking tumors.

In a breakthrough for influenza research, scientists have discovered immune cells that can recognize influenza (flu) viruses ...

Scientists explore how the immune and nervous systems constantly communicate, influencing brain diseases, behavior, and ...