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Researchers shed light on early stages of HIV infection in human body
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
The body's immune system is under attack by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). It may result in autoimmune deficiency syndrome if untreated (AIDS).
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Study suggest how myeloid cells contribute to a long-lived HIV reservoir
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
According to a study, individuals who have been virally suppressed for years on antiretroviral medication may contain HIV in a subpopulation of white blood cells known as myeloid cells. Researchers demonstrated in the study that HIV can be reactivated and infect new cells in certain myeloid
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Researchers discover source of T cell exhaustion
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
CAR T-cell treatments, which are specifically designed to target cancer cells, has heralded a new era in the treatment of human cancers, particularly hematologic malignancies. But all too frequently, they exhibit a disconcerting characteristic derived from the immune system's own cells: a sh
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Immune system uses two-step verification to defend against HIV: Research
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Human immunodeficiency virus 1, more commonly known as HIV-1, is known for its uncanny ability to evade the immune system. Scientists at Scripps Research and collaborators have now uncovered how our innate immune system, the body's first line of quick defence in attacking foreign invaders de
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Researchers find how HIV evades immunity, drugs
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Researchers at Duke Health have reported that an immune response that likely evolved to help fight infections appears to be the mechanism that drives human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) into a latent state, lurking in cells only to erupt anew.
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Study reveals new strategy to create an effective HIV vaccine
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 4 (ANI): Researchers have come together to make critical advances in developing an effective vaccine against the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
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Study reveals people with HIV, hepatitis C develop high risk of heart att
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Dallas (Texas) [US], September 21 (ANI): According to new research, people with HIV who also have untreated hepatitis C virus have a much higher risk of heart attack as they age, even if their HIV is treated.
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Children with primary immunodeficiency may be at higher risk of serious Co
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 19 (ANI): According to a new study, children with specific immunodeficiency illnesses have abnormalities in genes that regulate the body's immune system against viral infections and have a higher death risk owing to COVID-19.
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'Rising Monkeypox cases will not lead to HIV', says top ICMR scientist
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 22 (ANI): A top scientist of the Indian Council of Medical Research-National Institute of Virology on Monday stated that the rising Monkeypox cases will not lead to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
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Research reveals immune system uses two-step verification to defend agains
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
San Diego (California) [US], July 11 (ANI): Human immunodeficiency virus 1, or HIV-1, is well-known for its amazing ability to elude the immune system. Scripps Research scientists and associates have discovered how our innate immune system detects HIV-1 even when it is present in trace amoun
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Challenges remain towards eliminating AIDS as public health threat by 2030
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
New York [US], June 10 (ANI): India's Deputy Permanent Representative to UN, Ambassador R Ravindra on Thursday emphasised that challenges still remain towards eliminating AIDS as a public health threat by 2030.
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Nagpur: After blood transfusion, 4 children become HIV positive, one dies
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Nagpur (Maharashtra) [India], May 26 (ANI): Four children in Nagpur became Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection positive, allegedly after blood transfusion, said officials on Thursday. These four patients were given blood for the treatment of Thalassemia, post which they were found i
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