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Could targeting viruses be a new hope against neurodegenerative diseases?

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Despite decades of intensive research, our current approaches to treating neurodegenerative diseases only slow down the seemingly inevitable. Could recent data associating vaccinations with reduced risk of dementia offer an unexpected beacon of hope?

Source: PLoS Biology

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pbio.3003669

Authors: Karin M. Danzer, Konstantin MJ Sparrer

Institutions: Universität Ulm, German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases, University Hospital Ulm

Language: English

Topic: Alzheimer's disease research and treatments

Subfield: Physiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $5,500