HIV Basic Science and Pathogenesis
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This Week in HIV Research: New Insights Into Cardiovascular Risk
Oct. 3, 2019: The sexual divide in HIV-related heart disease; weight gain among women on integrase inhibitors; HIV's association with non-specific health conditions; hopeful trends in self-reported neurocognitive impairment.
'No Single Gay Gene': Major Study Unpacks the Complex Genetic Underpinnings of Same-Sex Behavior
"Genetics is less than half the story for sexual behavior, but it's still a contributing factor."
Can Self-Swabs Make HIV Exposure and Risk Reporting More Accurate?
Could home-based self-swabs and mobile technology be helpful tools in the future of HIV prevention?
Trump Administration Ends Fetal Tissue Research, Cancels Major HIV Grant
Advocates say the move is more politics than science.
Depression Linked to Cognitive Dysfunction in HIV-Positive Women
More research is needed to understand the connections between HIV, mental health, and the neurocircuitry that controls executive function.
The Next Frontier of U=U Science
Undetectable equals untransmittable (U=U) has improved HIV prevention and tackled stigma, but there are still a few questions to answer.
CDC Explains and Defends Molecular Surveillance System
A leading researcher at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention addressed community concerns that surveillance data will be used to put people in prison under HIV criminalization laws.
'Drug Users Are People Too': Addressing Opioid Addiction, Chemsex, Alcoholism, and Smoking Among People Living With HIV
A CROI 2019 symposium demonstrated the need for continued research and programs that address substance use and its impact on people living with HIV.
Not Surprisingly, PopART Study Showed Community-Based Services Reduce HIV Incidence
"We don't need to spend another $140 million to find out how to retain people in care," activist David Barr writes. "We need to invest in the kinds of services people need so that they can use treatment easily and effectively."
The Genetic Mutation Behind the Only Apparent Cure for HIV
The HIV-resistant gene mutation CCR5 delta 32 has an interesting past. Could it also be the future of HIV treatment and prevention?