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Study shows the link between common viruses and onset of Alzheimer’s disease

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Researchers at Tufts University and the University of Oxford have shown that varicella zoster virus (VZV), which commonly causes chickenpox and shingles, may activate herpes simplex (HSV), another common virus. When HSV-1 is activated it leads to accumulation of tau and amyloid beta proteins, and loss of neuronal function.

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Common viruses may be triggering the onset of Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimer's disease can begin almost imperceptibly, often masquerading in the early months or years as forgetfulness that is common in older age. What causes the disease remains largely a mystery.

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Study shows the link between common viruses and onset of Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer's disease can begin almost imperceptibly, often masquerading in the early months or years as forgetfulness that is common in older age. What causes the disease remains largely a mystery.

2 years ago·United States

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Common Viruses May Be Triggering the Onset of Alzheimer’s Disease

Two common viruses lie dormant in neurons – herpes simplex virus (HSV), and varicella zoster virus (VZV). Lab models of the human brain show that activation o

2 years ago·Charlottesville, United States

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Common viruses may be triggering the onset of Alzheimer's disease

Common viruses may be triggering the onset of Alzheimer's disease

Study shows the link between common viruses and onset of Alzheimer’s disease

Study shows the link between common viruses and onset of Alzheimer’s disease

Common Viruses May Be Triggering the Onset of Alzheimer’s Disease

Common Viruses May Be Triggering the Onset of Alzheimer’s Disease

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