"CRISPR Successfully Eliminates HIV from Infected Cells in Breakthrough Research"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by New York Post
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.