New Hope for Herpes: Scientists Turn to Animals' Immune Secrets
For decades, treating herpes has meant accepting a stalemate. Drugs like acyclovir do their job — they stop the virus from replicating inside infected cells —...
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German Researchers Develop Alpaca-Derived Nanobody That Neutralizes Both HSV-1 and HSV-2
German researchers from institutions in Hamburg and Göttingen have achieved a major breakthrough in herpes research by developing a nanobody that can...
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New Herpes Drug Promises Weekly Pill with High Efficacy
Assembly Biosciences announced a major breakthrough in the treatment of herpes simplex virus (HSV) on August 8, 2025, with the release of highly promising...
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China’s BD111 is The Most Advanced Gene-Editing Therapy Targeting HSV in Humans
Chinese biotech company BDgene Therapeutics, based in Shanghai, has developed BD111, a gene-editing therapy using CRISPR-Cas9 technology to target and remove...
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How Herpesviruses Are Becoming Unexpected Heroes in the Fight Against Cancer
Recent research published in May 2025 highlights a groundbreaking new approach to cancer immunotherapy involving the herpes virus, specifically herpesvirus...
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Current State of Herpes Vaccine Research - Will There Be a HSV Vaccine in 2026?
Herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections caused by HSV-1 and HSV-2 affect approximately 3.7 billion people globally—roughly 67% for HSV-1 and 11% for...
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Current State of Herpes Vaccine Research - Will There Be a HSV Vaccine in 2026?
Herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections caused by HSV-1 and HSV-2 affect a significant portion of the global population, causing recurrent painful symptoms and...
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Penn Dental Medicine Develops Antiviral Gum with Lablab Bean Protein to Reduce Flu and Herpes Transmission
May 24, 2025 - Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Dental Medicine have unveiled an innovative antiviral chewing gum that significantly...
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CRISPR and Herpes: The Cutting-Edge Gene Editing Approach to a Herpes Cure
Herpes simplex virus (HSV), which causes oral and genital herpes, remains a lifelong infection with no current cure. Traditional antiviral medications manage...
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New Research Links Herpes Virus to Alzheimer’s Disease, Opening Doors for Prevention
Recent research has uncovered a significant connection between the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) — the virus responsible for cold sores — and Alzheimer’s...
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Herpes Vaccine Candidates in 2025: Progress and Prospects
In 2025, the global effort to develop an effective herpes simplex virus (HSV) vaccine is gaining momentum with several promising candidates advancing through...
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Will There Be A Cure For Herpes in 2025?
The year 2025 is seen as a pivotal moment for herpes research due to several promising clinical trials and advancements in diagnostic technologies.While there...
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Groundbreaking Gene Editing Therapy Offers Promising Path to Herpes Cure
In a remarkable development that could change the lives of millions affected by herpes, researchers at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center have made a...
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WSU Secures $1.2 Million Grant for Groundbreaking HSV Research
January 2024 - A research team at Washington State University (WSU) received a four-year, $1.2 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to study...
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