Viral Vectors 101: Viruses as Biological Tools
Type
Blog Post
Published
March 21, 2023, 1:15 p.m.
...easily deliver their “cargo” to target cells and organisms, and when that cargo is designed to make you sick...biological tools
In nature, viruses infect cells and organisms (which we refer to as hosts) via viral particles...and fuse with. In nature, this determines which organisms and cells they infect. In the lab, this means ...can also be directly injected into hard-to-reach organs, such as the brain. Secondly, some viruses have... makes them ideal for applications with whole organisms. Finally, viral delivery is typically straightforward...strong immune response when introduced into an organism. This feature makes them an attractive tool for...