Neat News 2409 (added 2022-08-05)

Virus trigger for Alzheimer?

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A new study finds that Alzheimer's disease may be triggered - at least in some cases - by two common viruses. The varicella zoster virus, the virus responsible for chickenpox and shingles, triggers a dormant herpes simplex virus, which then leads to an accumulation of Alzheimer's linked proteins.

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News seen at: ScienceDaily - Top Health