useful viruses

[Don Haut]

In article <804804358snz at febcgpd.demon.co.uk>, Anita at febcgpd.demon.co.uk wrote:


>   1) What are some major uses of viruses and how are these uses being
>   developed further? e.g. in genetic engineering, as vaccines.

You might try looking into Adeno Associated Virus (AAV).  It is a
parvovirus which is being investigated for uses in gene therapy.  If you
check med-line you should find many good papers.  

Good Luck,

Don

Don Haut 
Molecular Microbiology and Immunology
University of Missouri-Columbia
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