Journal Article

DZNE-2026-00213

http://join2-wiki.gsi.de/foswiki/pub/Main/Artwork/join2_logo100x88.png Could targeting viruses be a new hope against neurodegenerative diseases?

Danzer, K. M. (First author)DZNE* ; Sparrer, K. M. (Last author)DZNE*

2026
PLoS Lawrence, KS

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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?

Keyword(s): Humans (MeSH) ; Neurodegenerative Diseases: therapy (MeSH) ; Neurodegenerative Diseases: virology (MeSH) ; Neurodegenerative Diseases: prevention & control (MeSH) ; Neurodegenerative Diseases: immunology (MeSH) ; Animals (MeSH) ; Vaccination (MeSH)

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Contributing Institute(s):

1. Neurovirology and Neuroinflammation (AG Sparrer)
2. Mechanisms of Propagation (AG Danzer)

Research Program(s):

1. 351 - Brain Function (POF4-351) (POF4-351)
2. 352 - Disease Mechanisms (POF4-352) (POF4-352)

Appears in the scientific report 2026

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