Scientists use HIV to cure deadly childhood 'bubble boy disease'

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Scientists use HIV to cure deadly childhood 'bubble boy disease'
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Scientists use HIV viruses and DNA editing to cure deadly childhood 'bubble boy disease' in eight infants

Scientists have found a way to cure children with a rare 'bubble boy disease' which leaves them without an immune system.

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