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By ganging up, HIV antibodies may defeat the virus

Two new approaches — a one-two punch and a triple blow — stopped infection in monkeys

HIV infecting a T cell

OFFENSIVE MEASURES  A combination of powerful antibodies might be able to stop HIV (yellow) before it infects, as is happening to a T cell (blue) in this colorized micrograph.

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By Aimee Cunningham

- More than 2 years ago

For certain HIV antibodies, having a buddy or two makes a big difference in the fight against the virus.