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EBV can trick the immune system to attack myelin in at-risk individuals

Posted on January 15, 2026 by

A dial marked "RISK," with settings labeled "LOW" and "HIGH," shows the indicator nearly at the high risk mark.

A history of the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) appears to alter the immune systems of people with specific genetic traits, causing their own cells to mistakenly flag brain proteins as dangerous threats, according to a new study. This discovery offers insight into how these risk factors — viral infection and genetics — interact to contribute to […]

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