Surprising discovery about viruses and Alzheimer ’s disease could open new avenues for treatment

Researchers may have found a tiny culprit — human herpes virus -- in the progressive loss of memory, thinking ability and identity that comes with Alzheimer’s disease. And it could be a big deal.In research that revives a suspicion first raised more than six decades ago, scientists have found...

Source: Los Angeles Times - Science - June 22, 2018 Category: Science Authors: Melissa Healy Source Type: news