Finding HIV’s last bastion in the body, and playing the violin like a cricket
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Unraveling HIV Reservoirs
This chapter explores the challenges of locating HIV reservoirs within the body and the innovative Last Gift Project, where dying individuals with HIV contribute their bodies for rapid autopsy research. It discusses the methodologies used to detect the virus in various tissues and highlights the significance of understanding viral persistence in relation to immune response and patient health. The narrative emphasizes the emotional aspects of this research and its potential impact on future HIV therapies.
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