"CRISPR Successfully Eliminates HIV from Infected Cells in Breakthrough Research"
TL;DR
Scientists from Amsterdam UMC have used gene-editing technology to eliminate all traces of HIV from infected cells in the laboratory, raising hopes for a cure. The team used CRISPR-Cas, a gene-editing tool, to cut DNA at designated spots and completely delete the virus from cells, including "hidden" HIV reservoir cells. The approach aims to provide a broad-spectrum therapy capable of fighting different HIV variants. However, more research is needed before this can be put into practice, and long-term treatment for HIV would still involve potent antiviral drugs.
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