Scientists Say They Can Cut HIV out of Cells Amsterdam, 20 Mar (ONA) --- Scientists say they have successfully eliminated HIV from infected cells, using Nobel Prize-winning Crispr gene-editing technology. Working like scissors, but at the molecular level, it cuts DNA, so "bad" bits can be removed or inactivated. The hope is to ultimately be able to rid the body entirely of the virus, although much more work is needed to check it would be safe and effective, BBC news reported. Existing HIV medicines can stop the virus but not eliminate ...