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In previous studies, the researchers demonstrated the roles common viruses, such as herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) and varicella zoster virus, play in the development of Alzheimer’s disease.

“Alzheimer’s disease is usually diagnosed ... Interestingly, Shemesh said, the modified tau seems to reduce the levels of herpes proteins and lower the number of neurons dying after infection ...