Blueprint of a cure: The rare people who are invulnerable to HIV
Scientists are studying the case of Loreen Willenberg, an 'elite controller' who naturally suppressed HIV for decades without medication. Her unique immune response, which persisted even during cancer treatment, offers potential insights for future HIV cure research.
Why it matters
Understanding how elite controllers naturally manage HIV could lead to breakthrough therapies or vaccines for the millions of people living with the virus worldwide.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google David Cox Ari Michelson/ AUGUST (Credit: Ari Michelson/ AUGUST) Scientists are studying the few extraordinary individuals whose bodies seem able to naturally defend themselves from HIV in the hope of finding new cures.
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