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Hopes of HIV cure after breakthrough using gene-editing 'scissors'

  • Scientists, led by Dr. Elena Herrera-Carrillo, used Crispr-Cas to target and remove HIV DNA from infected cells.
  • New HIV cases among heterosexuals surpassed those in gay and bisexual men in 2020 and continue to rise.
  • Researchers aim to develop a safe and effective Crispr-Cas regimen to inactivate diverse HIV strains and target the majority of HIV reservoir cells.
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HIV-related illnesses are among the most common causes of death worldwide. People living with HIV can be well treated with medication. However, a cure is only known in rare cases. But a research team is now making a giant leap towards that goal.

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HIV cure in sight? Scientists remove virus parts from DNA for the first time using Crispr gene scissor technology

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Des scientifiques hollandais sont parvenus à éliminer le virus sur certaines cellules à l’aide d’une technologie sous forme de ciseaux qui agit sur les gênes Une lueur d’espoir. Des chercheurs de l

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Medical Xpress broke the news in on Tuesday, March 19, 2024.
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