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·January 29, 2016·3 min read

The Race Against Zika

Researchers are seeking new ways to diagnose and treat the Zika virus.

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.

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·September 30, 2015·3 min read

Dormant Viral Gene May Cause Some Forms of ALS

Researchers discover reactivating ancient viral genes may cause neuron destruction in some forms of ALS.

This shows the glioma tumor cells being destroyed by the chimeric virus.

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·April 17, 2015·3 min read

Proteins in Ebola Like Virus Destroys Brain Tumors in Mice

A chimeric virus passes through the blood-bran barrier and destroys brain tumors in mice, a new study reports.

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·March 31, 2015·2 min read

Link Between ALS and Abnormal Immune Response Established

According to a new study, a protein implicated in some neurological diseases also plays an important role in how our bodies respond to viral infections.

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·January 6, 2015·3 min read

Researchers Map Direct Gut Brain Connection

A new study maps the cell-to-cell connection between the gut and nervous system.

This is a histological slide of the human herpes virus-6.

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·July 26, 2013·3 min read

Inherited Virus Can Cause Cognitive Dysfunction and Fatigue

Some cases of chronic fatigue syndrome could be caused by Human Herpesvirus 6, a new study suggests.

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·June 18, 2013·3 min read

New Virus Isolated from Patients with Severe Brain Infections

Researchers have discovered a new virus, CyCV-VN, in patients with severe brain infections. However, doctors have not yet found the cause of the infection, despite extensive diagnostic efforts. Currently, there are no treatment interventions for this virus.