Scientists have announced a potentially major breakthrough in the fight against HIV. Researchers at Paris' Institut Pasteur claim they have successfully destroyed cells infected with the virus, which is typically treated with antiretroviral drugs. HIV targets cells with high metabolic activity and 'hijacks' their energy in order to multiply. The release later states: "Thanks to metabolic activity inhibitors, the researchers have managed to destroy these infected cells, or "reservoirs", ex vivo." The study was funded by the Institut Pasteur, AmfAR (American Foundation for AIDS research) and Sidaction.

Source: The Star December 22, 2018 09:00 UTC