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The virus behind cold sores is a major cause of the insoluble protein plaques found in the brains of Alzheimer's disease sufferers, University of Manchester researchers have revealed. They believe the herpes simplex virus is a significant factor in developing the debilitating disease and could be treated by antiviral agents such as acyclovir, which is already used to treat cold sores and other diseases caused by the herpes virus. Another future possibility is vaccination against the virus to prevent the development of the disease in the first place. The team discovered that the HSV1 DNA is located very specifically in amyloid plaques: 90% of plaques in Alzheimer's disease sufferers' brains contain HSV1 DNA, and most of the viral DNA is located within amyloid plaques. The team had previously shown that HSV1 infection of nerve-type cells induces deposition of the main component, beta amyloid, of amyloid plaques. - Green Flash

Great video, Caro - thanks for sharing a bit about your journey... - SteveH

Cult, LOL, yeah right. - Hugh Fraser

Thank You for posting the videos of your experience with the 30DC, being a good student, truly listening and learning are so important, making a commitment to actually do what you are being taught is where I fall down. Of course when you fall down you have the opportunity to pick yourself up, dust off and try again. - Groobers