Viral pathogens increase risk of neurodegenerative disease

A new study, drawing on data from national biobanks, adds to the growing evidence that exposure to common viral pathogens increases the risk of Alzheimer disease and other neurodegenerative diseases. These findings might provide insights into the initiating factors that lead to neurodegeneration.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Blackhurst, Britanie M., Funk, Kristen E.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Nature Publishing Group UK 2023
Materias:
News & Views
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9980857/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/36864169
http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41582-023-00790-6
Descripción
Sumario:A new study, drawing on data from national biobanks, adds to the growing evidence that exposure to common viral pathogens increases the risk of Alzheimer disease and other neurodegenerative diseases. These findings might provide insights into the initiating factors that lead to neurodegeneration.

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