Herpes virus and head injuries linked to Alzheimer’s, mini-brain study finds
Repeated head injuries suffered by sports players and military personnel — a known risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease — may ...
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'Reanimated' herpes viruses lurking in the brain may link concussions and dementia
A study using lab-made models of the brain suggests that a herpes virus may be a key link between concussions and dementia ...
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Is Alzheimer's linked to the cold-sore-causing herpes virus?
There is a potential link between Alzheimer's disease and the herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1), which is a common cause for ...
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Herpes virus may play a key role in Alzheimer’s disease
Research reveals how herpes simplex virus-1 may contribute to Alzheimer’s disease, offering new insights into the disease’s ...
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Herpes virus might drive Alzheimer's pathology, study suggests
The study also revealed how tau protein, often viewed as harmful in Alzheimer's, might initially protect the brain from the ...
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How Alzheimer’s disease may be sparked by the herpes virus
Discover the surprising link between herpes and Alzheimer's disease. Find out how the common herpes simplex virus may play a ...
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Study links oral herpes to Alzheimer’s disease
A study seems to establish a link between oral herpes virus, which causes mouth cold sores, and Alzheimer’s disease. The study was published in Cell Reports on Jan. 2.
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Herpes link to Alzheimer's opens doors for new treatments
Scientists from the University of Pittsburgh have discovered a surprising connection between Alzheimer's disease and the ...
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Using lab-grown human mini-brains, scientists find links between head trauma, herpes, and Alzheimer’s
Research published Tuesday is the first to connect the dots between a common herpes virus, head injury, and Alzheimer's.
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Herpes virus likely to have have connection with Alzheimer’s: Study
The University of Pittsburgh researchers uncovered a surprising link between Alzheimer’s disease and herpes simplex virus-1 ...
Common virus could be behind Alzheimer’s in some people, scientists say
A chronic gut infection caused by a common virus may be linked to the progression of Alzheimer ’s disease, a new study has ...
Can herpes trigger Alzheimer’s? Study sheds light on the connection
The study stated that the herpes virus can trigger the formation of tau, a protein which can form tangles in Alzheimer's ...