What is adenovirus?

Adenoviruses are common viruses that can cause a range of illnesses, such as cold-like symptoms, fever, sore throat, bronchitis, pneumonia, diarrhea, and pink eye (conjunctivitis). They are often used as vectors in gene therapy and vaccine development because they can efficiently deliver genetic material into cells. In vaccine development, adenoviruses are engineered to carry genes from a pathogen (like a virus or bacteria) to trigger an immune response in the recipient without causing illness. They are also being investigated for cancer therapy.