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HIV Has Been Cured For a 5th Time, Now Researchers Are Developing Scalable Methods
Contributing Author Luke Williams, Sales and Marketing A mounting body of evidence shows that HIV, once thought to be an incurable lifelong condition, is indeed curable. The “Dusseldorf Patient” made headlines recently when a stem cell transplant to treat life-threatening cancer also cured him of HIV. However, the transplantation method is incredibly dangerous and the availability of rare, HIV-resistant donor… [Read More]
Chapter IV: Solving The Riddle, A Consequential Approach
Contributing Author John Vandermosten, Senior Biotechnology Analyst The arc of HIV history has been developing over the last four decades. In the early days there was much we did not know, but as teams of physicians, researchers and patients increased their understanding of the disease, progress was made. Early efforts with repurposed cancer drugs gave way to numerous viral inhibitor combinations. … [Read More]
The Berlin Patient’s Success Produces A Flurry of Activity
The Berlin Patient’s success provided optimism that there was a way to permanently disable HIV and eradicate it from an infected person. While a bone marrow transplant is not appropriate for most HIV patients, what we have learned from his experience has provided us clues to find a cure. Removing the door handle HIV uses to gain entry to immune… [Read More]
The History of HIV Cure Research: Reaching for a Cure
Contributing Author: Gina Hagler A new immune deficiency illness came on the scene in 1981. In the years immediately following, four questions arose that indicated the uncertainty of the time: What was this illness? How was it transmitted? Could it be treated? Could it be cured? By 2004, when the number of people living with what we now knew as HIV… [Read More]
The History of HIV Cure Research: The Latest Research in BioPharma
Contributing Author: Gina Hagler In the forty years since the HIV/AIDS pandemic began in 1981, researchers have learned a lot about this disease that destroys the immune system. Early on, they identified the method of transmission and the means of HIV replication. They went on to successfully turn what had been a deadly disease into a chronic illness through the daily… [Read More]
In Memory of Timothy Ray Brown
Contributing Author : Jeff Galvin, CEO and Founder American Gene Technologies A Message From the CEO of American Gene Technologies® Timothy Ray Brown – March 11, 1966 – September 29, 2020 Timothy Ray Brown was both a person and a turning point in the arc of HIV history. Timothy received a bone marrow transplant and became functionally cured; a symbol… [Read More]
4 Global Trends That Will Affect HIV Cure Research in 2025
Contributing Author: Gina Hagler Researchers have been working on an HIV Cure since the first reports of the illness appeared in 1981. We now have effective treatment in the form of a cocktail of antiretroviral drugs that stop the HIV virus’s progression to full-blown AIDS, but It is not a cure. Despite their benefits, antiretrovirals bring a shortened lifespan and… [Read More]
The Arc of HIV History
Contributing Author John Vandermosten, Senior Biotechnology Analyst The Early Days When We Knew Nothing It is uncertain how the human immunodeficiency virus or HIV initially infected humans although there are educated guesses. Research has suggested that the virus crossed species from chimpanzees to humans in Africa early in the 20th century. Hunters would target chimpanzees or monkeys and consume their meat… [Read More]
The History of HIV Cure Research: Discovery to Treatment
Contributing Author: Gina Hagler When reports of a new immune deficiency disease hit the news in the summer and fall of 1981, the cause and method of transmission were unknown. At first, it seemed this new disease only affected gay men and, as a result, what is now known as HIV/AIDS was viewed by many as the consequence of a gay lifestyle…. [Read More]
Can HIV Be Cured? History of HIV Treatment Moving Toward an HIV Cure
You don’t have to look far to find someone affected by HIV. It is estimated 1.1 million Americans are infected with the virus. The HIV virus has a storied history which we think began in the United States in 1968. Life might be easier if all things were black and white or had a root of 1. But, life almost… [Read More]
Is HIV Curable?
Is HIV Curable? American Gene Technologies® (AGT™) believes it is. Read why AGT’s Chief Science Officer is committed to discovering a cure for HIV during our lifetime. Written by: Dr. David Pauza Learn More In 1987, Robert Yarchoan and Samuel Broder provided a progress report (New England J. Med 316:557) on the initial efforts to develop antiretroviral therapy for HIV…. [Read More]
HIV Cure in the News
Today the world celebrated the second patient cured of HIV. The work of Ravindra Gupta teaches us lessons not only of the potential for an HIV cure in the future, but how that cure may function. While a bone marrow transplant is not a practical way to cure HIV in most patients, the mechanism of action likely holds the key… [Read More]
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