'Reanimated' herpes viruses lurking in the brain may link …
2 days ago · The idea of viruses sparking dementia isn't new; Ruth Itzhaki, a co-author of the new paper, raised the notion in 1991. Itzhaki and colleagues had found the virus in the brains of older adults who ...
We thought herpes was untreatable. Now, that might change
Jun 19, 2024 · An estimated 491 million people aged 15-49 (13%) worldwide have HSV-2, which causes genital herpes. Herpes can create other harms to people’s health.
TBI May Reactivate Herpes Virus Leading to Neurodegeneration
1 day ago · Mild traumatic brain injury leads to reactivation of herpes simplex virus type 1, which may promote neurodegeneration and contribute to Alzheimer’s, new research suggested. This site is intended ...
More Evidence Bolsters the Oral Herpes and Alzheimer’s Link
2 days ago · The oral herpes virus appears to be linked with Alzheimer’s disease, suggesting that the common infection might play a role in the disease, a new study published in the journal Cell Reports says.
Is Alzheimer's linked to the cold-sore-causing herpes virus?
1 day ago · A new study has identified a potential link between Alzheimer’s disease and the herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1). The new research also found that tau protein in the brain, considered a hallmark ...
Early Hints at a Gene Therapy Cure for Herpes - U.S. News
May 15, 2024 · The gene therapy removed 90% or more of oral herpes infection in lab mice, and it also suppressed how much virus an infected animal shed, according to results published May 13 in the journal...
Herpes infections soar globally as new study reveals massive …
Dec 12, 2024 · Unveiling a global crisis: groundbreaking research highlights the immense impact of HSV infections on health, urging a shift towards vaccine innovation and prevention measures. Study: Estimated...
Herpes cure with gene editing makes progress in laboratory studies
Published May 13 in Nature Communications, Jerome and his Fred Hutch team report an encouraging step toward a gene therapy for herpes. The experimental gene therapy involves injecting into the blood a mixture of gene editing molecules that seek out where the herpes virus resides in the body.
A viral gene drive could offer a new approach to fighting herpes
Oct 10, 2024 · A new gene drive can copy and paste itself into the genomes of herpes simplex viruses in mice. The end goal is a version that disables the virus in humans.
Herpes News - ScienceDaily
Feb 14, 2024 · Read the latest research on the herpes virus, including new treatment options.