HIV can hide in organs, making it hard to treat

Technology Oct 20, 2025

Scientists have gained new insight into why HIV is so tough to beat.
A new study out today shows that HIV can slip into the DNA of our cells and basically go into stealth mode as a "provirus."
This lets it dodge the usual antiretroviral drugs, which only work when the virus is active, not hiding.

New insights could lead to better treatments

The research found HIV can hide out in all sorts of places—like T helper cells, skin, and even organs like the brain and liver.
Because of this, people need to stay on treatment to keep the virus from coming back.
But the good news? Understanding how HIV hides could help scientists create smarter therapies that actually find and target these hidden viruses, which could be a game-changer for future treatments.