Herpes Designed to Kill Cancer
Posted on Friday, July 27th, 2007 at 3:19 AMA genetically engineered herpes virus, designed to kill cancer cells but leave normal tissue unharmed, has shown early promise in clinical tests, scientists said on Saturday.
The idea of injecting cancer patients with a live virus may seem bizarre, but researchers believe viruses — which are experts at killing cells — could one day become a valuable addition to the medical armory against cancer. ~ Read the rest of the article
All I can say is WOW!! I wonder if that means since I’ve had the virus in my body for 12 years that I can not get cancer. What do you think?
No, it’s definitely not the same, unfortunately. Note that the virus is “designed” to do something; unless you’ve been dating a rather careless scientist working on this project, chances are that your herpes won’t prevent you from getting cancer :P Wouldn’t it be nice, though!
Yes but does the herpes virus work to fight cancer? Will it somehow destroy OR keep the cancer from spreading? What is the theory on those thoughts? Thanks! :]
I have HSV1 and was sick of the cold sores. I recently found a new girlfriend and she has HSV1 & HSV2. By contracting the HSV2 it seems to fight off the cold sore problem, leaving me with no outbreaks! Not sure of the science but am sure of the results. Sometimes contracting an additional disease helps you out.
I think that is just a coincidence.