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...
Read Moreherpes virus research
6 articles tagged with this topic
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...
Read More
Herpes Vaccine Candidates in 2025: Progress and Prospects
Editorial note: This article was written in 2025 and covers HSV vaccine candidates as they stood at that time. Vaccine research moves quickly — for the most...
Read More
Will There Be A Cure For Herpes in 2025?
This article covers the state of herpes research as of early 2025. For the most up-to-date overview of vaccine candidates and clinical trial progress, see our...
Read More
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...
Read More
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...
Read More