Gene Editing

*As always, you can review my episodes on YouTube, Anchor or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also find link to the channel on the podcast Instagram, Facebook and Twitter page @herpaderppodcast Thanks! Hey Herp A Derpers!  Recent articles explain the trials and errors scientists have been working on vaccines to prevent spreading herpes and help our immune systems ward off herpes infections, or medically help them fight the virus back once it has taken up shop in our bodies. In recent years, though, a few researchers have started to hope that we might be on the cusp of not just developing a “therapeutic vaccine” to protect against or manage the virus, but to actually cure those infected with it. This potentially radical breakthrough comes courtesy of gene editing. In the gloom-and-doom world of herpes treatment research, recent developments in gene editing cures are exceptionally promising and exciting. Gene editing is new to the world of science and exploration. It’s definitely something cool to look into and see what may come down the herpes cure pipeline.  No matter the results, we are still amazing individuals wanting to make a difference in the herpes community. With everyone supporting each other as lovers, friends, activists and community members, we all here for our immunity in believing we are more than just herpes!  Also reminds me to tell you that Herp A Derp and everyone in HANDS (Herpes Activists Networking to Dismantle Stigma) will be counting down to a very groundbreaking day in April. We can’t wait to share the evolution of the rev olution with you starting April 1st.  Feel free to share or comment on this podcast episode, through YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or email at [email protected]. Anchor listeners can now leave voice messages after listening to the podcast. Its super fun to do and share your thoughts. Life is all about confidence.     Show Notes: Chinese Scientist Says He's First To Create Genetically Modified Babies Using CRISPR https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2018/11/26/670752865/chinese-scientist-says-hes-first-to-genetically-edit-babies  Why Gene Editing May Hold the Promise of a Herpes Cure https://www.menshealth.com/health/a26306319/herpes-cure-gene-editing/?fbclid=IwAR1MJu_vtGlXUSBjP6ucHaEBzXyGmSI1chTkbFe-jFBcK8vSqRISavdZYCc Can We Gene-Edit Herpes Away? https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/can-we-gene-edit-herpes-away-180968551/