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Epstein-Barr viruses

MS symptoms improved by treatment that attacks glandular fever virus

23 November 2018

The suspected link between glandular fever – mono – and multiple sclerosis has grown stronger after a trial found that treating the virus improves MS symptoms
Amyloid protein in Alzheimer's disease.

Morphing brain DNA hints at a whole new way to treat Alzheimer's

21 November 2018

We've seen brain cells changing their DNA for the first time. The finding could help explain why many drugs for Alzheimer’s disease are ineffective

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