Genetics
Gene is first linked to herpes-related cold sores
A team of researchers from the University of Utah and the University of Massachusetts has identified the first gene associated with frequent herpes-related cold sores.
Nov 30, 2011
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HIV & AIDS
Protection against HSV-2 is added benefit of tenofovir
(HealthDay)—Tenofovir for HIV-1 preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) provides the added benefit of protection against herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) acquisition, according to a study published in the July 1 issue of the ...
Jul 2, 2014
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Immunology
NIH launches trial of investigational genital herpes vaccine
Researchers have launched an early-stage clinical trial of an investigational vaccine designed to prevent genital herpes disease. The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes ...
Nov 8, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Glutamine suppresses herpes in mice and guinea pigs in study
Glutamine supplements can suppress reactivation of herpes simplex virus (HSV) in mice and guinea pigs, according to findings recently published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation. The research was conducted by scientists ...
Jun 19, 2017
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Mothers with history of herpes can protect their offspring from neurological infection
Pregnant women with a previous history of herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) infection maintain active antibodies against the virus, and researchers have found that this protection can pass to the nervous systems of their ...
Jul 5, 2017
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Medical research
Using nanocapsules to deliver vaccines to lungs
Many viruses and bacteria infect humans through mucosal surfaces, such as those in the lungs, gastrointestinal tract and reproductive tract. To help fight these pathogens, scientists are working on vaccines that can establish ...
Sep 25, 2013
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Herpes simplex virus can mimic premature rupture of membranes
(HealthDay)—Unique presentation of herpes simplex virus infection in pregnancy can be misdiagnosed as premature rupture of membranes (PROM), according to a case report published in the August issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology.
Jul 9, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
A promising discovery for breast cancer therapy
(Medical Xpress) -- Could engineered human stem cells hold the key to cancer survival? Scientists at the Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (IBN), the world's first bioengineering and nanotechnology research ...
Apr 20, 2012
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Neuroscience
Antiviral drugs may slow Alzheimer's progression
Antiviral drugs used to target the herpes virus could be effective at slowing the progression of Alzheimer's disease (AD), a new study shows.
Oct 17, 2011
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Oncology & Cancer
Engineered oncolytic herpes virus inhibits ovarian and breast cancer metastases
A genetically reprogrammed Herpes simplex virus (HSV) can cure metastatic diffusion of human cancer cells in the abdomen of laboratory mice, according to a new study published January 31 in the Open Access journal PLOS Pathogens. ...
Jan 31, 2013
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