FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·March 11, 2025·5 min readHow a Common Virus Triggers Brain Attacks in Multiple SclerosisNew research highlights a critical link between antibodies produced against Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and the development of multiple sclerosis (MS). Scientists discovered that these viral antibodies mistakenly target a protein called GlialCAM in the brain, triggering autoimmune responses associated with MS.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·June 7, 2024·5 min readEpstein-Barr Virus Plays Critical Role in Multiple SclerosisEpstein-Barr Virus (EBV) may cause multiple sclerosis (MS) through higher levels of immune cross-reactivity than previously thought. Researchers found that T-cells targeting EBV can also recognize brain proteins, a misdirection seen in both MS patients and healthy individuals.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·January 13, 2022·3 min readEpstein-Barr Virus May Be Leading Cause of Multiple SclerosisThe risk of developing mutliple sclerosis increases 32 fold following Epstein-Barr virus infection.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 26, 2019·4 min readMultiple sclerosis linked to variant of common herpes virusResearchers link the Human Herpes Virus 6A to the development of multiple sclerosis.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·January 9, 2019·5 min readSchizophrenia Linked to Abnormal Immune Response to Herpes Virus that Causes MonoA new study reports people with schizophrenia have higher levels of antibodies against Epstein-Barr virus, a herpes virus that causes mononucleosis. Researchers propose two explanations for the link to the heightened immune response to the virus: schizophrenia may alter the immune system, making patients more susceptible to EBV, or EBV may increase the risk of developing schizophrenia.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 21, 2017·3 min readPreliminary Study Suggests Possible New Treatment for MSAccording to researchers, a small preliminary study could show promise for a new treatment for those with primary progressive multiple sclerosis.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 4, 2015·5 min readCertain Herpes Viruses Can Infect Neurons and Underlie Symptoms of Brain DisordersA new study reports certain strains of the herpes virus are able to infect neurons and could underlie some symptoms of neurological disorders such as MS.Read More
