HIV CURE HAS BEEN FOUND
✂️ Scientists just cut HIV out of immune cells using CRISPR! And the cells stayed HIV-free even after re-exposure. A cure could finally be within reach. In a groundbreaking advance, scientists have successfully used CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing to eliminate HIV-1 DNA from the genomes of human immune cells. Unlike existing treatments that suppress the virus, this method completely removes the genetic blueprint of HIV from infected T-cells. In lab tests using cells from real patients, not only was the virus removed, but the edited cells also resisted reinfection—an unprecedented level of viral control. The study marks a crucial step toward a potential cure for HIV. Current antiretroviral therapies require lifelong adherence and only manage the infection; stopping treatment typically allows the virus to return. By contrast, the CRISPR technique offers a permanent solution by targeting and excising the virus at the genetic level, with no observed toxicity. This breakthrough may pave the w...