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Study Links HSV-1 to Alzheimer's, Revealing New Therapy Avenues
1/6/2025
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- A groundbreaking study reveals a surprising connection between viral infections, particularly herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1), and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's. Researchers discovered HSV-1 proteins in the brains of Alzheimer's patients, hinting at a complex role for tau proteins in immune responses. This revelation could pave the way for innovative therapies targeting viral infections in the fight against neurodegeneration.
