Virology 2015 Lecture #26: Viral gene therapy

In this last virology lecture for 2015, we put together all of what we have learned about viral replication to talk about using virus vectors to prevent or cure disease. We'll talk about how the major virus vectors are built, including adenovirus, adeno-associated virus, retroviruses, and poxvirus; we'll see how they are used to immunize against infection, to cure monogenetic diseases, and to kill tumors. Learn how these vectors can be armed and targeted to cancer cells. Viral vectors are the fruits of a perfect blend of basic and translational research.