TBI May Reactivate Herpes Virus Leading to Neurodegeneration

Mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) may reactivate latent herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) in the brain and contribute to neurodegeneration and development of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) pathology, a new study suggested. Using a three-dimensional (3D) human brain tissue model, researchers observed that quiescent HSV-1 can be reactivated by a mechanical jolt mimicking concussion…
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