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Oh no, you made sense, you just don't understand how you almost got the right answer. Instead of just having the virus hold the DNA though, the idea is that you put the DNA in Lytic Retroviruses. That is, viruses that are programmed not to copy themselves and burst cells, and viruses that take their own DNA (actually stoared as RNA, then reverse copied into DNA (hence 'retro-virus')) and inserts it into the cellular DNA. Thereby permanently inserting it into the organism.Originally posted by The_oMeGa
Tell me if I made absolutely no sense there.
The discovery of cancer resistant mice is a major breakthrough in the fight against cancer. By studying these mice, we can gain a better understanding of the mechanisms that protect them from developing this deadly disease. This knowledge can then be applied to develop new treatments and prevention strategies for human cancer.
Cancer resistant mice were created through genetic engineering techniques. Scientists identified certain genes that play a role in cancer development and modified these genes in the mice to make them resistant to cancer. This process is known as gene editing and it allows us to study the effects of specific genes on cancer development.
While these mice are resistant to cancer, they are not a cure for cancer. However, by studying their genetic makeup and understanding how they are protected from cancer, we can develop new treatments and prevention strategies that may someday lead to a cure for cancer.
The discovery of cancer resistant mice has the potential to greatly impact human cancer treatment. By understanding the genetic mechanisms that protect these mice from cancer, we can develop targeted therapies that specifically target these mechanisms in humans. This could lead to more effective and less harmful treatments for cancer patients.
While the discovery of cancer resistant mice is a significant breakthrough, there is still much research to be done in this area. Scientists need to continue studying these mice to gain a deeper understanding of the genetic mechanisms that protect them from cancer. This will help us develop more effective treatments and prevention strategies for human cancer. Additionally, further research is needed to determine if these findings can be applied to other animal models and ultimately, to humans.