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Gene Editing Could Erase HIV

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Scientists have used gene editing for years to manipulate genetic material—but what if it could be used to end HIV?

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The diagnosis of HIV is not what it used to be. With new lines of therapeutics, patients are living longer than ever before. However, despite our significant accomplishments, the transmission of HIV is still of great concern, and it’s infectious circuitry may be written deep in our genes.

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