The first time ever, scientists used CRISPR to cleanly cut HIV out of human immune cells and it stayed gone.
This isn’t just viral suppression; it’s total removal of HIV’s genetic blueprint from cells.
This is a historic leap towards an HIV cure. Unlike traditional therapies that suppress the virus, this breakthrough completely removed the virus’s DNA. Even more promising, these modified cells showed resistance to reinfection, proving that the gene edits not only removed the virus but fortified the cells against future attacks.
The achievement marks a turning point in the decades-long battle against HIV.
By targeting and excising the virus at the genetic level, researchers have demonstrated that science may finally have the tools to move beyond lifelong management and toward a true cure. The precision and durability of this CRISPR-based approach offer unprecedented hope to millions worldwide living with HIV, and lay the groundwork for human trials that could redefine how we treat-and possibly eradicate-the virus.
learn more about HIV and CRISPR’s use in the fight against HIV:
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05 /250509122253.htm
https://www.eatg.org/hiv-news/first-in-human-trial-of-crispr -gene-therapy-for-hiv/