HIV Infection in Humanized Microglial Mice Disrupts Feeding Behavior and Circadian Rhythms with Cortical Neuroinflammation
Amanda Fernandes, Edward Makarov, Saumi Mathews, Debashis Dutta, Matthew Thiele, Mystera M. Samuelson, Santhi Gorantla
This study shows HIV infection in humanized mice causes feeding behavior changes, circadian rhythm disruption, and cortical inflammation, using a new model to study HAND.
bioRxiv · Jul 1, 2026 · PreprintNeuroscience