New antibody neutralizes nearly all HIV variants in lab tests

A newly discovered antibody, 04_A06, neutralizes 98.5% of HIV strains in lab tests, offering a significant advancement in HIV research. This antibody demonstrated permanent reduction of HIV viral load to undetectable levels in humanized mice, a feat not achieved by most other HIV antibodies. The research, published in Nature Immunology, identified 04_A06 from "elite neutralizers" and suggests potential for both HIV treatment and prevention.