Arginine and Herpes 1 Replication: New Scientific Findings Could Lead to the End of Cold Sores

In simple terms, a methylation process needs to be stopped or modified to prevent successful replication of HSV infected cells. For this purpose, the the methylation inhibitor adenosine dialdehyde or a possible analog can be utilized for the treatment and prevention of HSV-1. If this can be successfully achieved, it would become possible to prevent further herpes replication and outbreaks. [...]

No More Cold Sores? A New Herpes 1 Cure?

Scientists discovered a new way for the body’s immune system to fight the virus responsible for cold sores: Type 1 herpes simplex (HSV-1). A group of virologists from the University of Montreal in partnership with American counterparts, have identified a cellular activity that detects and combats the herpes virus. [...]

Worry Free Sex For Herpes Sufferers?

Potential good news for herpes sufferers comes after Australian group Starpharma Holdings Ltd recently announced the successful completion of a fourth set of patient trials of VivaGel®, a topical microbicide being developed for the prevention of HIV and HSV-2 herpes virus infection. [...]

Big Payout for Unsuspecting Herpes Victim

A 56 year old San Francisco woman has been awarded a $7 million personal injury payout after contracting genital herpes from her 77 year old lover. [...]

Herpes Vaccine research: Novatris teams up with AlphaVax

AlphaVax, the biotechnology company, has signed a $20 million partnership deal with pharmaceutical company Novartis to develop an experimental herpes cure vaccine for the cytomegalovirus, a type of herpes virus. [...]