‘Because Everyone Has Herpes’: Researchers explore link between Epstein-Barr virus and Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers in UNC Greensboro’s Adamson Lab are exploring whether Epstein-Barr virus—a strain of herpes that infects 95 percent of American adults—can trigger neurological diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s later in life. Never heard of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)? Well, you probably have it. EBV is associated with mononucleosis, more commonly known… Continue reading…