So-called gene drives could work for DNA viruses, such as herpes fotograzia/Getty Images
A virus genetically engineered to spread its DNA to other viruses via CRISPR gene editing has done exactly that in tests in mice. The hope is that these viruses could alter others, such as herpes, in a way that prevents them from causing symptoms.
鈥淚t’s a new technology,鈥 says team member at the Fred Hutch Cancer Center in Seattle, Washington. 鈥淐an we bring it to people? That’s a long way ahead, we have a lot of work to do, but I think this is…
Article amended on 3 January 2024
The article has been updated to make it clear that the research is still at a proof-of-concept stage.
