The HSVs are part of a large family of DNA viruses, of which eight are known to be infectious in humans. Both HSV types 1 (HSV-1) and 2 (HSV-2) are transmitted across epithelial mucosal cells as ...

DNA methylation is the covalent addition of methyl groups to DNA bases, typically the cytosine of CpG dinucleotides. It is catalyzed by methyltransferase enzymes using a S-adenosyl methionine ...

In rare cases, HSV-1 can lead to serious issued such as encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) or keratitis (eye infection that can lead to scarring of the cornea and potentially blindness).

Mar. 19, 2025 — By revealing for the first time what happens in the brain when an animal makes a mistake, researchers are shedding light on the holy grail of neuroscience: the mechanics of how ...

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