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Study finds how space travel alters gene expression in white blood cells,
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
There is growing evidence that illnesses are more likely to affect astronauts in space. For instance, respiratory and non-respiratory illnesses are rather prevalent among astronauts on board the International Space Station (ISS), as well as skin rashes. Additionally, it is known that astrona
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Study reveals how common virus can cause multiple sclerosis
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
The Epstein-Barr virus may cause multiple sclerosis or worsen the condition, according to new research from Sweden's Karolinska Institute. Some people have antibodies against the virus that mistakenly targets a protein in the brain and spinal cord, according to a study published in Science A
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Virus lead to cancer, causes chromosomal breakage: Study reveals
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
When people kiss, share drinks, or use the same eating utensils, the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) primarily transmits through saliva. It should therefore come as no surprise that EBV is one of the most widespread viruses, affecting more than 90% of the population of world, primarily during child
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Study finds how virus lead to cancer, causes chromosomal breakage
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
The saliva is the main body fluid that the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) spreads through when people kiss, share drinks or use the same dining utensils. So, it should come as no surprise that EBV is one of the most common viruses, infecting more than 90 per cent of the world's population, mostly
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Study finds Epstein-Barr virus might be leading cause of multiple sclerosi
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Boston [US], January 20 (ANI): According to a new study, the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) might be the leading cause of Multiple Sclerosis.
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Chronic infections can outsmart the immune system
Updated : 7 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], August 1 (ANI): Turns out, chronic infections like hepatitis, herpes, and the Epstein-Barr virus can outsmart the human immune system.
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