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Gene Discovery Offers Hope in Protecting the Brain from Herpes Virus
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Gene Discovery Offers Hope in Protecting the Brain from Herpes Virus

An international team of biologists has identified a gene that may explain why the brain is typically protected from the herpes simplex virus (HSV), a discovery that could lead to new treatments. The World Health Organization estimates that around 67% of the global population is infected with HSV type 1, which primarily attacks nerve tissue....

Gene Discovery Offers Hope in Protecting the Brain from Herpes Virus
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Gene Discovery Offers Hope in Protecting the Brain from Herpes Virus

An international team of biologists has identified a gene that may explain why the brain is typically protected from the herpes simplex virus (HSV), a discovery that could lead to new treatments. The World Health Organization estimates that around 67% of the global population is infected with HSV type 1, which primarily attacks nerve tissue....