Genetic risk factor and viral infection jointly contribute to multiple sclerosis, study suggests

Recent findings suggest that the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is involved in both causing multiple sclerosis (MS) and shaping its ...
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Genetic risk factor and viral infection jointly contribute to MS

One of the leading triggers for multiple sclerosis (MS) is an infection with the Epstein-Barr virus. However, certain gene ...
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Scientists discover “migrions,” a viral shortcut that supercharges infection

Scientists have uncovered a surprising viral shortcut that turns moving cells into delivery vehicles for infection. Instead ...