herpes
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Researchers also found that Myotis bats possess an unusually large number of genes that produce proteins interacting with DNA viruses, such as herpes viruses, which carry their genetic information in DNA.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 12, 2026
RP1 is a re-engineered herpes virus that is injected into melanoma tumors and causes cancer cells to burst.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
Over time, Melys said she began to realise her genital herpes diagnosis didn't define her.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
At the same time, he has insisted that he is “strongly pro-vaccine” and previously advised Rational Vaccines, a controversial organization dedicated to combating the herpes virus.
From Salon ● May 7, 2026
Zoster, zos′tėr, n. an ancient Greek waist-belt for men: herpes zoster or shingles.
From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z and supplements) by Various
