Scientists uncover how herpes virus fuels Alzheimer’s disease

Scientists uncover how herpes virus fuels Alzheimer’s disease

Source: News-Medical.Net

Herpesvirus infection may contribute to Alzheimer’s disease through transposable element activation and neuroinflammation.

Scientists have uncovered a link between human herpesvirus and Alzheimer's, showing how viral-driven transposable elements accelerate brain degeneration. The good news? Antiviral drugs like valacyclovir may help slow or even prevent the disease.
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