Synthetic viruses are lab-created viral genomes, engineered from scratch using chemical synthesis or reverse genetics. Researchers use them to study pathogen behavior, develop vaccines, and test antiviral drugs. Pharmaceutical companies, biotech firms, and academic labs benefit, accelerating pandemic preparedness and enabling safer vaccine platforms without requiring live, dangerous strains.
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