Whether infection of cells by individual virions occurs randomly or if there is some form (s) of competition or cooperativity between individual virions remains largely unknown for most virus-cell ...

Despite the success of protease and reverse transcriptase inhibitors, new drugs to suppress HIV-1 replication are still needed. Several other early events in the viral life cycle (stages before the ...

HIV is a lifelong infection that, without proper antiviral treatment, will kill cells of the immune system and leave individuals susceptible to infections and cancers. The longevity of this virus ...

Virus entry is thought to involve binding a unique receptor for cell attachment and cytosolic entry. For SARS-CoV-2 underlying the COVID-19 pandemic, angiotensin- converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) is widely ...

On the left is integrase in its “intasome” structure of four identical four-part complexes (pink) that connect to create one 16-part complex that locks around viral DNA (blue). On the right is ...

It’s possible to contract HIV through oral sex, although it’s less common than contracting HIV through vaginal or anal sex. Medications, condoms, and dental dams are all methods that can help prevent ...

Weight loss used to be a big problem for people with HIV. The virus lessens your appetite. It also causes infections that your body has to burn extra calories to fight. Before good treatments were ...

The Sindh Healthcare Commission (SHCC) has taken immediate action following the emergence of HIV cases at Kulsoom Bai Valika Hospital in Karachi's Keamari district. Director Anti-Quackery Dr Zubair ...

One new HIV diagnosis was recorded in Hart last year, new figures show – as cases fell across England. It comes as the NHS announced the roll out of a new long-acting injection for people who are ...

Several new HIV diagnoses were recorded in Malvern Hills last year, new figures show – despite cases falling across England. It comes as the NHS announced the roll out of a new long-acting injection ...