Concussions 'reactivate dormant virus in brain'
Repeated head injuries could reawaken a dormant virus in the brain, triggering the onset of Alzheimer's Disease and dementia, scientists have found. Researchers from Oxford's Institute of Population Ageing,
Human brains hold dormant viruses that come to life if you hit your head
The study reveals a potential link between concussions and the activation of dormant viruses, which may lead to neurodegenerative diseases.
'Reanimated' herpes viruses lurking in the brain may link concussions and dementia
A study using lab-made models of the brain suggests that a herpes virus may be a key link between concussions and dementia risk.
Blows to the head might wake dormant disease-causing virus
Individuals who suffer head trauma from sports, accidents, or other causes often go on to develop neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's or Alzheimer's. A new study sheds light on why that might be and offers a way to prevent it.
When Head Trauma Wakes Dormant Viruses: A Hidden Risk for Alzheimer’s
A groundbreaking study reveals that concussions and repetitive head injuries in sports could trigger latent viruses in the brain, such as HSV-1, leading to Alzheimer's disease. Researchers suggest that early use of antiviral drugs might prevent these effects,
Head injuries may reactivate herpes virus in brain, raise Alzheimer's risk: Study
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 suggest antiviral drugs could be crucial as early preventive treatments to mitigate Alzheimer's risk post-head injuries.
Head injuries can trigger dormant viruses that cause dementia
Head injuries may “wake up” dormant viruses in the brain and trigger dementia, scientists believe. It is known that concussions and head trauma in sports like football and boxing increase the risk of neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, but it was unclear why.
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Herpes virus may play a key role in Alzheimer’s disease
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Traumatic Brain Injury May Reactivate Herpes Virus Leading to Neurodegeneration
Mild traumatic brain injury leads to reactivation of herpes simplex virus type 1, which may promote neurodegeneration and ...
Is Alzheimer's linked to the cold-sore-causing herpes virus?
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Using lab-grown human mini-brains, scientists find links between head trauma, herpes, and Alzheimer’s
Research published Tuesday is the first to connect the dots between a common herpes virus, head injury, and Alzheimer's.
Common virus could be behind Alzheimer’s in some people, scientists say
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