- At a major HIV conference, scientists announced a 60-year-old man in Germany has been free of the virus for almost six years after a stem-cell transplant.
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- At a major HIV conference, scientists announced a 60-year-old man in Germany has been free of the virus for almost six years after a stem-cell transplant.
- Despite the success, stem-cell transplants are not a scalable solution due to their aggressive nature and associated risks.
- Standard HIV treatment involves daily antiretroviral therapy (ART), which reduces viral load but is not a cure.
- Advances in gene therapies and long-term treatments are in early stages, with some injectable antivirals approved for use.
- Vaccine development faces challenges, but recent studies show promise in generating broadly neutralizing antibodies. 

 Source: [Nature](https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-024-02840-5)

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