The possibility that Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis is associated with viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites has been ...

A new study has uncovered a surprising link between Alzheimer’s disease and Herpes Simplex Virus-1 (HSV-1). Researchers found ...

Lab-grown mini-brains help scientists explore how concussions reactivate latent viral infections, triggering molecular ...

Fact checked by Nick Blackmer A new study found a link between human cytomegalovirus (HCMV), a common type of herpes virus, ...

Experts say there are ways to reduce our risk of dementia, including diet and exercise, protecting against hearing loss, and ...

Recent studies implicate the immune system and a herpes virus as potential contributors to development of disease ...

Research reveals how herpes simplex virus-1 may contribute to Alzheimer’s disease, offering new insights into the disease’s ...

In previous studies, the researchers demonstrated the roles common viruses, such as herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) and varicella zoster virus, play in the development of Alzheimer’s disease.

“Alzheimer’s disease is usually diagnosed ... Interestingly, Shemesh said, the modified tau seems to reduce the levels of herpes proteins and lower the number of neurons dying after infection ...

A recent study by Tufts and Oxford universities reveals that head trauma can activate dormant herpes viruses in the brain, causing inflammation and accelerating Alzheimer's disease. The findings ...

HSV-1 is a common virus. During infection, its DNA incorporates into host chromosomes, where it lies dormant. An estimated two-thirds of adults worldwide carry these latent HSV-1 genes. Previous work ...