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·February 23, 2017·6 min read

Autism Risk Linked to Herpes Infection During Pregnancy

Researchers discover a link between genital herpes infections during pregnancy and an increased risk of autism in the offspring.

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·August 15, 2016·5 min read

Time of Day Influences Susceptibility to Infection

A new study reveals we are more susceptible to infections at certain times of the day as our circadian rhythm affects the ability of the virus to spread and replicate.

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·June 8, 2016·3 min read

Study Finds a Surprising Cause For Constipation

Study reports on surprising link between chronic constipation and the herpes simplex virus.

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·May 20, 2016·3 min read

How Antibodies Access Neurons to Fight Infection

Researchers report they have solved the puzzle as to how antibodies enter the nervous system to control viral infections.

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·April 11, 2016·2 min read

Molecular Pathway May Control Central Nervous System Inflammation

Researchers have identified a possible new drug target for neuroinflammation.

Green fluorescent protein-tagged herpes simplex virus is reactivating from cultures of neurons. Credit: Anna Cliffe, PhD, UNC School of Medicine.

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·December 9, 2015·6 min read

Herpes Simplex Virus Reactivates in Neurons and Triggers Disease

Researchers discover the cold sore virus, herpes simplex, resides within neurons. During times of stress, the virus reactivates and triggers symptoms associated with the disease.