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By marrying the herpes virus with the genetic element known as Sleeping Beauty, scientists have dramatically increased the size of the “genetic payload” they can deliver to brain cells using gene therapy technology. Above, microscopic view of cell changes following infection by the HSV-1 herpes virus. (Courtesy: Wikimedia)
U. ROCHESTER—An unlikely molecular union—the herpes virus and a molecule known as Sleeping Beauty—could improve gene therapy technology and help fight diseases of the brain and nervous system. Continue…
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Health & Medicine - Sep 28, 2009 11:50 - 1 Comment
Therapy breaks barrier to repair brain damage
U. IOWA (US)—Researchers have discovered a nonsurgical way to treat a specific type of brain damage by turning the very blood vessels surrounding brain cells into a production and delivery system. (more…)
