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A comment on CRISPR gene-editing treatment eliminates HIV-like virus from non-human primates. Parent comment

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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