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| − | '''Adenoviruses''' are a group of [[DNA]] containing [[viruses]] which cause respiratory disease, including one form of the common cold. Adenoviruses can also be genetically modified and used in gene [[therapy]] to treat [[cystic fibrosis]], [[cancer]], and potentially other diseases. | + | '''Adenoviruses''' are a group of [[DNA]]-containing [[viruses]] which cause respiratory disease, including one form of the [[common cold]]. Adenoviruses can also be genetically modified and used in [[gene]] [[therapy]] to treat [[cystic fibrosis]], [[cancer]], and potentially other diseases. |
[[Category:Biology]] | [[Category:Biology]] | ||
Revision as of 01:37, January 13, 2008
Adenoviruses are a group of DNA-containing viruses which cause respiratory disease, including one form of the common cold. Adenoviruses can also be genetically modified and used in gene therapy to treat cystic fibrosis, cancer, and potentially other diseases.