Blood Viruses Lead to Digestive Problems
WUSTL researchers report viruses such as West Nile and Zika can kill neurons in the gut, disrupting bowel movements and causing intestinal blockages.... Read More...
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CMV Virus May Boost Our Immune System
Researchers report the cytomegalovirus may actually boost, not weaken, our immune systems.... Read More...
Viral Connection to Alzheimer’s: Herpes Virus Implicated in Alzheimer’s Disease
Researchers provide evidence that certain species of human herpesvirus contribute to the development of Alzheimer's disease. The study reports high levels of human herpesvirus 6A and 7 were found in brain samples showing signs of Alzheimer's neuropathology. The findings offer hints of the viral mechanisms that could trigger or exacerbate AD.... Read More...
Brain Cell’s Achilles’ Heel May Prompt Hydrocephalus
A new study reveals viruses can disable the production of Foxj1, causing ependymal cells to lose their structure, sparking hydrocephalus.... Read More...
Gene Therapy Researchers Find Viral Barcode to Cross the Blood-Brain Barrier
Researchers have identified structural 'footprints' that allow certain virus vectors reach the brain easily.... Read More...
New Neuron-Like Cells Allow Investigation into Synthesis of Vital Cellular Components
Penn State researchers have developed a method to create synthetic neurons in order to study an enzyme involved in the synthesis of purines.... Read More...
Immune System Activation in Newborns May Affect Developing Brain
Immune system activation that occurs as result of infection shortly after birth can cause persistent sleep pattern changes and neurodevelopmental disorders, a new study reveals.... Read More...
Virus Like Protein is Important for Cognition and Memory
Researchers reveal a protein essential for memory and cognition looks and acts like a protein from a virus. ... Read More...
Marijuana May Help HIV Patients Keep Mental Stamina Longer
THC may slow the progress of cognitive decline that occurs in up to 50 percent of people with HIV, a new study reports.... Read More...
Altered Tetanus Vaccine May Protect Against Allergies and Alzheimer’s
Combining a tetanus vaccine with a virus particle may prove effective as a protection against Alzheimer's. The vaccine could also be used to treat allergies and psoriasis, researchers report.... Read More...
How Rabies Induces Frenzied Behavior
A new study reports small fragments of the rabies virus binds to, and inhibits, nicotinic acetylcholine receptors in the brain, inducing frenzied behaviors. ... Read More...
Preventing Autoimmune Disease After Viral Infections
A study in Nature Immunology reports on the mechanism that helps to prevent autoimmune diseases from developing following infection. Researchers report a population of immune cells develop during late stages of the immune response to influenza infection.... Read More...