Seonglae ChoAcquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) causes loss of T Cells
Since HIV manipulates immune cells, immune system vaccines are ineffective, requiring alternative vaccine approaches
HIV Treatments
Crispr
Scientists say they can cut HIV out of cells
The gene-editing method used might ultimately offer a way to remove HIV, experts say.
https://www.bbc.com/news/health-68609297
A bold effort to cure HIV-using Crispr
In July, an HIV-positive man became the first volunteer in a clinical trial aimed at using Crispr gene editing to snip the AIDS-causing virus out of his cells. For an hour, he was hooked up to an IV bag that pumped the experimental treatment directly into his bloodstream.
https://arstechnica.com/science/2022/10/a-bold-effort-to-cure-hiv-using-crispr/
