JAMA: HIV may hide in more cells than previously thought — here’s what that could mean for a cure

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July 10, 2026

JAMA news story

Where HIV hides in the body in a person with suppressed infection is a key question for research toward a cure, which continues to be a public health goal. A new study published in Science Translational Medicine suggests that the virus may reside in more types of T cells than previously thought. This, the researchers say, could potentially add a new component to what’s known as the HIV reservoir.

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