New Research Holds Promise For A Possible Full HIV Cure stat : Wall Street Pit

In the third group, CRISPR/Cas9 was able to extract latent HIV from the infected human cells embedded in the mice tissues and organs. Through experiments done on three different animal models, the team was able to show that it is possible to stop HIV from replicating for good by using the revolutionary gene-editing tool CRISPR/Cas9. In the second group, HIV replication was blocked by up to 96%, showing for the first time that CRISPR/Cas9 can eradicate HIV-1. More importantly, researchers were able to confirm that the technique doesn't just work on active HIV. CRISPR works by guiding proteins to target specific DNA sequences within cells, then editing these sections in some specific way.




DOH-Broward is partnering with registered HIV testing sites, the Broward County Ryan White Part A office, Ryan White HIV primary care providers, hospitals and private physicians to implement Test and Treat. People diagnosed with HIV can ask about Test and Treat when they receive their positive test result. Here's how it helps:When HIV virus in the blood is reduced to undetectable levels, people are far less likely to develop complications, or AIDS. Above content provided by the Florida Department of Health in Broward CountyMORE ARTICLES FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN BROWARD COUNTY Organizations that have agreed to be Test and Treat providers are Broward Health, Memorial Healthcare System, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Care Resource and the Broward Community and Family Health Centers.


× Iowa Sees Most New HIV Cases in 2016 Since Testing Began in 1980'sDES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa Department of Public Health saw more new HIV diagnoses than any year on record in 2016. 54% of those diagnosed with HIV in 2016 were age 25-44. That is the most since records for testing for the disease began in 1989. Instead they credit an increase in testing brought on by an increase in those covered by health insurance. It's likely also a sign of improved access to health care."The state's end-of-year HIV surveillance report also shows the disease continues to disproportionately affect the African-American community.


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