a Common Virus Could Trigger Alzheimer's Disease

Researchers Found A Link Between This Childhood Virus And Alzheimer's. Here's What A Neurologist Wants You To Know
A new study found a link between cytomegalovirus (CMV) and Alzheimer's disease. Here's what a neurologist wants you to know, plus how to protect yourself.
How a Common Virus Could Trigger Alzheimer’s Disease
Researchers have linked herpes simplex virus-1 with Alzheimer's disease, revealing a surprising potential viral trigger for the neurodegenerative condition. Their study suggests that the tau protein,
Common virus could be behind Alzheimer’s in some people, scientists say
A chronic gut infection caused by a common virus may be linked to the progression of Alzheimer ’s disease, a new study has found. Cytomegalovirus, or HCMV, is one of nine herpes viruses that most people are exposed to in the first few decades of life. Unlike most herpes viruses, however, it is not considered to be sexually transmitted.
Scientists Discover Common Virus Could Be Causing a Type of Alzheimer's
Researchers have discovered a link between a chronic gut infection caused by a common virus and the development of Alzheimer's disease in some people. Most people encounter cytomegalovirus (CMV) during childhood,
New Study Finds Link Between This Common Virus and Alzheimer’s Disease: What A Neurologist Wants You To Know
Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia, affecting more than three million Americans per year. And while its exact cause is unknown, researchers may have just had a breakthrough. A study,
Herpes virus suspected in Alzheimer's: New research insights
Scientists from the University of Pittsburgh have uncovered a surprising connection between Alzheimer's disease and the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1). Their study suggests that viral infections might contribute to the development of this condition.
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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.
Why Alzheimer’s Scientists Are Re-thinking the Amyloid Hypothesis
For decades, scientists have been trying to develop therapeutics for people living with Alzheimer’s disease, a progressive ...
Early Signs of Alzheimer's Women Should Not Ignore, According to Neurology Expert
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia in older adults. But according to experts, the condition affects men ...
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Dopamine’s surprising breakthrough in Alzheimer’s treatment
Discover how dopamine’s unexpected role in breaking down harmful plaques could revolutionize Alzheimer's treatment and ...
Could This Be the Cure? Targeting Protein Imbalances To Stop Alzheimer’s
Researchers have discovered that suppressing a nucleolar complex can reduce Alzheimer’s-related protein toxicity. Scientists ...
Exploring genetic sex differences in Alzheimer's: Scientists investigate duplicate X chromosome impact
An international team of scientists has uncovered new insights into how the previously understudied duplicate X chromosome in ...
Johnson & Johnson Gets FDA Fast-Track Designation for Posdinemab in Alzheimer's
The New Brunswick, N.J., pharmaceutical giant said posdinemab has shown potential in targeting disease-associated phosphorylated tau in cerebrospinal fluid from treated Alzheimer's patients, and in ...
IGC Pharma Names IGC-AD1 Phase 2 Clinical Trial for Alzheimer’s Agitation “CALMA” and Expands Recruitment Strategy
POTOMAC, MD / ACCESSWIRE / January 8, 2025 / IGC Pharma, Inc. (NYSE American:IGC) ("IGC Pharma" or the "Company") announced today that its ongoing Phase 2 trial for agitation in Alzheimer's disease ...
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Herpes and Alzheimer's Tau; Dementia and Autism; Extended Paxlovid for Long COVID
A study of human brain organoids suggested a complex relationship between herpes simplex virus 1 infection and tau, ...
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Alzheimer's: 'Hope can be manifested from many places in the individual’s circle.'
Having hope is important in times of uncertainty or adversity and can help people stay motivated and embrace a positive ...