The possibility that Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis is associated with viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites has been ...

A new study has uncovered a surprising link between Alzheimer’s disease and Herpes Simplex Virus-1 (HSV-1). Researchers found ...

Lab-grown mini-brains help scientists explore how concussions reactivate latent viral infections, triggering molecular ...

Experts say there are ways to reduce our risk of dementia, including diet and exercise, protecting against hearing loss, and ...

Recent studies implicate the immune system and a herpes virus as potential contributors to development of disease ...

Research reveals how herpes simplex virus-1 may contribute to Alzheimer’s disease, offering new insights into the disease’s ...

In previous studies, the researchers demonstrated the roles common viruses, such as herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) and varicella zoster virus, play in the development of Alzheimer’s disease.

A recent study by Tufts and Oxford universities reveals that head trauma can activate dormant herpes viruses in the brain, causing inflammation and accelerating Alzheimer's disease. The findings ...

HSV-1 is a common virus. During infection, its DNA incorporates into host chromosomes, where it lies dormant. An estimated two-thirds of adults worldwide carry these latent HSV-1 genes. Previous work ...

According to Alzheimer’s Research UK ... Published in the journal Science Signaling, the study suggests that the herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1), or the so-called cold sore virus, which is ...

A study seems to establish a link between oral herpes virus, which causes mouth cold sores, and Alzheimer’s disease. The study was published in Cell Reports on Jan. 2.