UC San Diego study uses rapid autopsies to find HIV cure

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The Last Gift Study at UC San Diego is using rapid autopsies of deceased HIV patients to understand where the virus hides in the body. This research aims to find new ways to cure HIV by studying intact tissues and cells shortly after death, providing crucial details beyond blood samples. The study, established in 2017, has enrolled over 60 participants and completed more than 40 autopsies, offering a vital resource for global HIV cure research.


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