#Antiretroviraltherapy

A groundbreaking new study suggests that the same mRNA technology powering Covid-19 vaccines could become a vital weapon in the quest to cure HIV, raising hopes among researchers and millions living with the virus worldwide. Australian scientists announced last week that their innovative mRNA-based method was able to flush dormant HIV out of its hiding places in laboratory experiments—a necessary step toward eliminating the virus entirely from the human body (nytimes.com).

A new study suggests the very mRNA technology behind Covid-19 vaccines could help finally cure HIV. Australian researchers report their mRNA-based method can flush dormant HIV from hiding places in laboratory tests, a key step toward eradicating the virus from the body.

For Thai readers, the news carries significant implications. Thailand faces one of Asia’s highest HIV burdens, with hundreds of thousands living with the virus. If proven safe and effective in humans, this approach could shorten treatment durations and improve quality of life for many in Thailand and around the world.