Having the disease infectious mononucleosis, often called mono, caused by the Epstein-Barr virus is associated with an increased risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS), according to a study published on April 1, 2026, in Neurology® Open Access, an official journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The Epstein-Barr virus is a herpes virus that is … Read more
Herpes simplex virus partially liquifies the tightly packed, gel-like interior of human cell nuclei to copy itself faster, a new study shows. The research centers on how the nucleus of each human cell houses the genetic machinery used to copy DNA-encoded instructions when it divides and multiplies as part of growth. Viruses invade human cells … Read more
Recent research reveals that nuclear speckles play a key role in modifying viral messenger RNAs and in their transport out of the nucleus; therefore, nuclear speckles are an important subject of study in understanding viral infections. Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) infection dramatically remodels the host cell’s nuclear structures. Infection leads to the formation … Read more
A clever natural experiment in Canada suggests a routine shingles vaccine may do more than prevent rash. Instead, the vaccine could help delay the onset of dementia in later life. Study: Herpes zoster vaccination and incident dementia in Canada: an analysis of natural experiments. Image credit: uganov Konstantin/Shutterstock.com A recent study in Lancet Neurology investigated … Read more
Herpes Virus Link to Alzheimer’s Disease Gains Traction Could a common virus, often contracted in childhood, be a key player in the development of Alzheimer’s disease? Emerging research suggests a potential link between the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) and the devastating neurological condition. The Latent Threat: How Herpes May Impact the Brain The … Read more
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A modified herpes virus that targets spinal cord nerve cells to treat neurogenic bladder in people with spinal cord injury is underway in a first-in-human clinical trial by UTHealth Houston at TIRR Memorial Hermann. Neurogenic bladder, also called neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction, often occurs after a spinal cord injury. The spinal cord helps coordinate bladder storage and voiding. … Read more
Arizona State University and Banner Alzheimer’s Institute researchers, along with their collaborators, have discovered a surprising link between a chronic gut infection caused by a common virus and the development of Alzheimer’s disease in a subset of people. It is believed most humans are exposed to this virus -; called cytomegalovirus or HCMV -; during the … Read more