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·September 7, 2021·6 min read

Multiple Sclerosis Linked to Infection in Adolescence

A new study links viral infections including mononucleosis and pneumonia experienced during adolescence with an increased risk of developing multiple sclerosis.

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·January 9, 2019·5 min read

Schizophrenia Linked to Abnormal Immune Response to Herpes Virus that Causes Mono

A 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.

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·April 21, 2017·3 min read

Preliminary Study Suggests Possible New Treatment for MS

According to researchers, a small preliminary study could show promise for a new treatment for those with primary progressive multiple sclerosis.

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·June 21, 2016·6 min read

DNA Sequencing Could Help Diagnose Brain Infections

Next generation genetic sequencing of brain tissue samples allowed researchers to identify potential brain infections.

Image shows a neuron at 5 days post infection with EBV.

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·December 4, 2015·5 min read

Certain Herpes Viruses Can Infect Neurons and Underlie Symptoms of Brain Disorders

A 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.