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'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 ...
Study shows head trauma may activate latent viruses, leading to neurodegeneration
Concussions and repetitive head trauma in sports like football and boxing, once accepted as an unpleasant consequence of ...
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 ...
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Activation of Latent Herpes Simplex by Trigeminal Sensory-Root Section
Presently available evidence does not appear to support the original speculation of Goodpasture that virus latent in the Gasserian ganglion is activated to spread peripherally along the fifth ...
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 ...
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Head Injuries May Trigger Dormant Brain Viruses, Contributing to Neurodegeneration
Researchers uncover mechanisms that may connect the dots between trauma events and the emergence of disease. They point to ...
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Head Trauma May Reactivate Dormant Viruses, Increasing Alzheimer’s Risk
New research suggests that concussions and repetitive head trauma may reactivate dormant viruses like HSV-1 in the brain, potentially triggering neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s.