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Re:CRISPR gene-editing treatment eliminates HIV-like virus f... by whimsicalism on Saturday August 19, 2023 @11:39PM (#37195880)
> can the viral vector reach those?

I think yes from the article?

> CRISPR does the cutting only, and you rely on cell repair mechanisms to mend the parts together again

But in this case, all we need is the cutting right because we don't care if the HIV survives the interaction.

Agreed on the quote

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Re:CRISPR gene-editing treatment eliminates HIV-like virus f... by j16sdiz on Sunday August 20, 2023 @02:24AM (#37196691)
> But in this case, all we need is the cutting right because we don't care if the HIV survives the interaction.

In the "what could possibly go wrong" scenario, if it survive this drives the virus for mutantion.

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Re:CRISPR gene-editing treatment eliminates HIV-like virus f... by civilitty on Sunday August 20, 2023 @07:25AM (#37198120)
That’s always a concern with HIV regardless of the treatment. Most therapies include several mechanisms to reduce the probability of adaptation significantly.
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