HIV-based vectors

HIV-based vectors are tools derived from the virus that causes AIDS, modified in the lab to safely deliver genetic material into human cells. Scientists remove the HIV's harmful parts and replace or disable its active components, so it can't cause disease. These vectors are used in gene therapy to introduce new or corrected genes into a person's cells, potentially treating genetic disorders or cancers. They are effective because HIV naturally infects human cells and can deliver DNA efficiently, making them a powerful method for targeted genetic modification in medicine.