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Single Amino Acid Change In Herpes Virus Prevents It From Infecting Neurons
July 15, 1999 — Researchers at the University of Chicago have found that a single amino acid change in a viral protein called ICP0, stops the herpes virus from entering the nervous system. The finding provides clear ... > full story -
University Of Pittsburgh Involved In First Successful Example Of Gene Therapy For Pain Control
March 17, 1999 — Using a patented gene vector developed by the University of Pittsburgh, a University of South Carolina-led research team is the first to show that gene therapy blocks certain pain responses in ... > full story -
Topical Agent Found To Kill Papillomavirus
February 18, 1999 — A common surfactant and detergent found in many shampoos and toothpastes is the first topical microbicidal agent shown to kill animal and human papillomavirus, according to a Penn State ... > full story -
Molecular Doorway Holds Key To Gene Therapy
January 5, 1999 — Molecular doorways on the surface of cells may be important factors in the success or failure of human gene therapy using altered viruses, according to researchers at the University of North Carolina ... > full story -
Social Stress Causes Dormant Herpes Virus To Resurface In Mice
August 6, 1998 — New research in mice shows that changes in social interactions can stimulate a dormant herpes virus to ... > full story -
Common Anti-Viral Medication Prevents Severe Eye Herpes
July 30, 1998 — A new study led by University of California San Francisco researchers has found that acyclovir, a common anti-viral drug used to treat and prevent genital herpes, can also prevent the recurrence of ... > full story -
Genital Herpes: Can Transmission Be Prevented?
March 11, 1998 — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently reported a 30% increase in the prevalence of genital herpes in the U.S. over the last two decades. This indicates that approximately 45 million ... > full story -
Acquiring Herpes Late In Pregnancy Brings Special Dangers To The Newborn
August 21, 1997 — Contracting the herpes virus late in pregnancy can prove catastrophic for the newborn child, with a high risk of severe brain damage or death from neonatal ... > full story
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