FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·June 7, 2019·4 min readScientists discover how hepatitis C ‘ghosts’ our immune systemHepatitis C virus increases the expression of SOCS, dulling the normal immune system response to viral infections. This may explain why Hepatitis C 'hides' in the immune system, leading to a lack of diagnosis in those suffering the infection.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·March 29, 2021·4 min readChronic Viral Infections Can Have Lasting Effects on Human Immunity, Similar to AgingChronic viral infections have a profound and lasting impact on the immune system in a similar way to aging. Chronic inflammation that occurs as a result of immune system dysregulation is often seen in diseases associated with aging.Read More
