Why some people naturally control HIV even after stopping therapy—and how we can leverage that to treat others

Why some people naturally control HIV even after stopping therapy—and how we can leverage that to treat others

For millions of people living with HIV, a daily regimen of medications is a lifelong necessity. If they stop taking the drugs—commonly referred to as antiretroviral therapy—the virus usually rushes back within weeks. But not for everyone; scientists have been baffled by rare individuals who, after stopping the drug regimen, keep the virus under control for months or even years.