By learning more about this mechanism, they might be able to develop treatments to target latent HSV and even work toward a function cure. Current treatment options for herpes.

Herpes is a type of sexually transmitted infection (STI) that affects approximately 11.9% of people age 14 to 49 years old in ...

Researchers discovered that HSV-1 (herpes simplex virus) actively reshapes the 3D layout of human DNA within hours of ...

Join us for a talk highlighting promising preclinical research and clinical trials for HSV, the release of Herpes Cure Pipeline 3.0, and hear Dr. Wald’s reflections on where the field has been ...

Cold sore-causing HSV-1 doesn't just hijack cells it reconfigures the entire architecture of our DNA to aid its invasion.

In the world of viral research, uncovering a virus’s weaknesses is often a painstaking process that requires years of ...

HSV, or genital herpes, has affected millions of people around the world. Researchers and experts weigh in on the risks and developing treatments of the high-burden sexually transmitted infection.

There is currently no cure for either HSV-1 or HSV-2. Therefore, it is important to reduce the risk of transmission. Several precautions can help prevent the spread of HSV, including: ...

Seeking a cure for an age-old virus. HSV has been infecting humans for six million years. The World Health Organization estimates that nearly 65% of people under age 50 carry HSV, which can cause ...

Viruses are entirely dependent on their hosts to reproduce. They ransack living cells for parts and energy and hijack the ...

While treatments can help with symptoms, there's no cure. ... HSV-1 is less common as the source of genital herpes and typically shows up as oral herpes – mouth sores.

The team identified a viral enzyme, uracil-DNA glycosylase (vUNG), that helps HSV-1 neutralize host antiviral activity. The enzyme plays a critical role in helping the virus escape APOBEC1 ...