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Epstein-Barr Virus May Be Leading Cause Of Multiple Sclerosis

A cellular map of brain lesions in multiple sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis (MS), a progressive disease that affects 2.8 million people worldwide and for which there is no definitive cure, is likely caused by infection with the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), according to a study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health researchers. Their findings were published online in Science on January 13, 2022. …

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Potentially Pivotal Discovery on the Mechanism of Epstein-Barr Virus Latent Infection

ChromaDex NR Study Results For COVID-19

Researchers at The Wistar Institute have discovered a new enzymatic function of the Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) protein EBNA1, a critical factor in EBV’s ability to transform human cells and cause cancer. Published in Cell, this study provides new indications for inhibiting EBNA1 function, opening up fresh avenues for the development of therapies to treat EBV-associated …

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