Unlocking the Secrets of SARS-CoV-2: Uncovering the Genome of Infected Cells
In a groundbreaking recent study, scientists have identified a new way to use CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing technology to target the SARS-CoV-2 genome in human cells. This powerful tool has the potential to revolutionize how we fight the novel coronavirus.
The study, conducted by researchers from the University of Florida and published in the journal Nature Communications, details how CRISPR-Cas9 could be used to target the genes of SARS-CoV-2 and prevent the virus from replicating. The study found that, when applied to the virus’s RNA, the gene editing technology was capable of completely disabling the virus in human cells. This could have a major impact on our ability to combat the virus, as it provides a new, powerful tool to target the virus’s genome and prevent it from replicating.
source: Phys.org