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Using viruses as vectors in gene therapy

By Dr Y.L.M.
Viruses are modified to prevent disease before they are used as vehicles to deliver the required genes in gene therapy. — Pixnio

In gene therapy, these virus vectors are disabled beforehand,

This is similar to viruses being used as vaccines.

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Genetics , immunotherapy , gene therapy

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