THIS IS HUGE! Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have developed an antiviral chewing gum that may help reduce the spread of viruses. In lab studies, it cut down viral loads of two herpes simplex viruses (HSV-1 and HSV-2) and two influenza A strains (H1N1 and H3N2) by more than 95%.
Herpes simplex viruses.
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Throughout the collection, posts demonstrate a strong interest in the biological characteristics and treatment possibilities of herpes simplex viruses, citing examples such as the development of antiviral chewing gum and promising vaccines, which reflect high curiosity and engagement. The tone varies from scientific to hopeful, illustrating widespread awareness and the potential impact of emerging treatments.
Most discussions acknowledge the significance of herpes simplex viruses and the ongoing scientific efforts to understand and treat them.
Posts show high curiosity, especially about vaccine development and new treatments like antiviral gums.
Several comments delve into molecular details, historical origins, and innovative research, indicating deep involvement.
While some posts highlight promising developments, the overall impact remains moderate due to ongoing challenges like lack of a cure.
Abstract in brief
- Herpes simplex viruses are common viruses that cause cold sores and genital herpes, characterized by repeated outbreaks and latency in nerve cells.
- The viruses are transmitted through direct contact, especially during active outbreaks, and can remain dormant in the body, reactivating periodically.
- Symptoms include painful blisters or sores, but some people may remain asymptomatic; antiviral medications can help manage outbreaks and reduce transmission.
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Most liked on X and BlueskyFucking hell… If these two walking herpes simplex viruses are rapping about Bitcoin we’ve topped haven’t we. God Damnit https://t.co/ftstphE2iu
In development: Antiviral chewing gum is being researched & developed at Univ of Pennsylvania where it's showing promise reducing the spread of influenza & herpes. Building on their previous work involving #Covid, a team is testing gum that neutralizes 2 herpes simplex viruses & 2 A strains of flu
These Viruses have no cure and has the potential to cause cancer. Adenoviridae: Can cause respiratory illnesses, conjunctivitis, and gastroenteritis. Herpesviridae: Includes herpes simplex viruses (HSV), varicella-zoster virus (chickenpox and shingles), and Epstein-Barr virus
Influenza is one of several infections associated with the onset of Pediatric Acute Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS). Other pathogens reported to cause PANS: - Borrelia burgdorferi (Lyme disease) - Mycoplasma pneumoniae - Herpes Simplex Viruses - Epstein-Barr virus -
Herpes simplex viruses are among the most studied in virology, yet still lack a cure. Science is catching up, and hope is real. #CureHSV
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Can a Kiss Cause Blindness? Risks of Herpes Virus Transmission
A simple kiss on the mouth or hand can be risky for babies. The herpes simplex virus HSV1 can spread even without visible blisters, leading to serious health problems like brain damage, blindness, deafness, or death…
The Risks of Kissing Babies and Herpes Transmission in Newborns
PROHIBIDO BESAR LA BOCA DE T BEB Y QUE NADIE BESE SUS MANOS Un simple beso en la boca o en la mano puede ser muy peligroso para un beb El virus del herpes simple HSV1 se transmite incluso cuando no hay fuegos o ampollas…
@junghoon_sonMD @akahuckleberry @Saorise69 @MdBreathe No one ever looks at herpes simplex viruses in the brain as they should, so I guess I’m not very sorry those drug trials failed.
@Omeudoo @Blacksanta91 @iamscrummy_ Herpes viruses are a family of DNA viruses that cause infections in humans. The most common are herpes simplex viruses (HSV-1 and HSV-2), which lead to oral or genital herpes—characterized by painful blisters or sores. They're highly contagious via skin contact, treatable with
RT @HerpesSupport_H: Herpes simplex viruses are among the most studied in virology, yet still lack a cure. Science is catching up, and hop…
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RT @HerpesSupport_H: Herpes simplex viruses are among the most studied in virology, yet still lack a cure. Science is catching up, and hop…
RT @HerpesSupport_H: Herpes simplex viruses are among the most studied in virology, yet still lack a cure. Science is catching up, and hop…
Herpes simplex viruses are among the most studied in virology, yet still lack a cure. Science is catching up, and hope is real. #CureHSV
@moderna_tx An effective vaccine must be produced to treat herpes simplex and herpes simplex viruses. The vaccine completely cures the herpes simplex virus.
@eltweetz02 @Joe__Bassey @Mauurrice Why haven’t many go back to villages to get treated for any kind of disease . Are there remedies in traditional practices to cure cancers , hypertension , diabetes , epilepsy , pancreatitis , hepatitis , HIV, cytomegalovirus , Epstein Barr Virus , Herpes simplex viruses and much
@FriedrichFiles @DiesScreaming No, herpes simplex viruses (HSV-1/2) originated ~6-8 million years ago in primate ancestors via co-speciation, predating both Homo sapiens and Paranthropus robustus by eons. Robustus left no detectable genetic admixture in modern humans, unlike Neanderthals who carried HSV
Effective treatment of disseminated peritoneal colon cancer with new replication-competent herpes simplex viruses https://t.co/nQaVvWOytw
RT @DavidSmithX1: A Play on Novel Science: $REPL Buy price: $4.63 The science behind the company's drugs is highly innovative. They are s…
RT @DavidSmithX1: A Play on Novel Science: $REPL Buy price: $4.63 The science behind the company's drugs is highly innovative. They are s…
A Play on Novel Science: $REPL Buy price: $4.63 The science behind the company's drugs is highly innovative. They are specially engineered herpes simplex viruses that are designed to selectively replicate in and destroy cancer cells while also stimulating a broad immune attack. https://t.co/8zw8beQSVO
RT @MdpiMedicina:
Activity of Porphyridium sp. polysaccharide against herpes simplex viruses in vitro and in vivo https://t.co/woRVtAyQ7E
Computer compilation of factors contributing to encephalitis in adult patient (18-60 years) in Munuki Payam, Juba County, South Sudan would include common viral etiologies like herpes simplex viruses, varicella -zoster virus, and mosquito -borne viruses such as West Nile virus. https://t.co/FO0lAOLFEv
RT @BrainInflCollab: Influenza is one of several infections associated with the onset of Pediatric Acute Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (P…
RT @BrainInflCollab: Influenza is one of several infections associated with the onset of Pediatric Acute Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (P…
RT @BrainInflCollab: Influenza is one of several infections associated with the onset of Pediatric Acute Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (P…
Specific factors contributing to encephalitis among adult in munuki payam, juba county, south sudan, are not directly available in the search results, but globally, common etiologies including herpes simplex viruses and arbovirus, bacterieal infection like tuberculosis and autoim
Influenza is one of several infections associated with the onset of Pediatric Acute Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS). Other pathogens reported to cause PANS: - Borrelia burgdorferi (Lyme disease) - Mycoplasma pneumoniae - Herpes Simplex Viruses - Epstein-Barr virus -
RT @biorxiv_micrbio: Partial Inhibition of Viral Replication Machinery Enhances Recombination in Herpes Simplex Viruses https://t.co/pf3XXh…
RT @biorxiv_micrbio: Partial Inhibition of Viral Replication Machinery Enhances Recombination in Herpes Simplex Viruses https://t.co/pf3XXh…
RT @biorxiv_micrbio: Partial Inhibition of Viral Replication Machinery Enhances Recombination in Herpes Simplex Viruses https://t.co/pf3XXh…
RT @biorxiv_micrbio: Partial Inhibition of Viral Replication Machinery Enhances Recombination in Herpes Simplex Viruses https://t.co/pf3XXh…
Partial Inhibition of Viral Replication Machinery Enhances Recombination in Herpes Simplex Viruses https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2025.09.15.676234v1
Partial Inhibition of Viral Replication Machinery Enhances Recombination in Herpes Simplex Viruses https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2025.09.15.676234v1
Partial Inhibition of Viral Replication Machinery Enhances Recombination in Herpes Simplex Viruses https://t.co/pf3XXhffvt #biorxiv_micrbio
Nanobody Targets Glycoprotein B, Neutralizes HSV In a groundbreaking advancement in antiviral research, scientists have unveiled a nanobody that specifically targets the prefusion conformation of glycoprotein B (gB) in herpes simplex viruses, demonstrating exceptional binding affinity and…
@_Re_UPS Herpes simplex viruses, HSV-1 and HSV-2, are highly contagious. HSV-1 is typically spread through contact with open cold sores, while both HSV-1 and HSV-2 can be transmitted through sexual activity.
@SlaveryEvovles @bbsyykh29 @lporiginalg The two common herpes simplex viruses are HSV-1, typically causing oral cold sores, and HSV-2, mainly genital sores. Both can infect mouth or genitals via contact, but cross-infections are less common. Anal outbreaks occur with HSV-2 from anal sex, while ear outbreaks are
1/ Herpes is ancient. Herpesviruses have co-evolved with their hosts for millions of years. Each animal species has its own herpesviruses. Human herpes simplex viruses (HSV-1 & HSV-2) trace back to our primate ancestors.
RT @evelio_prieto: 2⃣⚠️This means that Sars2 behaves like the Chickenpox/Zoster and Herpes simplex viruses, remaining latent and reactivati…
2⃣⚠️This means that Sars2 behaves like the Chickenpox/Zoster and Herpes simplex viruses, remaining latent and reactivating under immunosuppressive circumstances (which are many during life).
@AmandaB55744931 Immunosuppressive drugs can mask some symptoms of reactivation. Viruses adapt: eg. Line is blurring between human herpes simplex viruses https://t.co/IINnaTm2Wy
MNB poked the bot-bear and now I have to delete 100 spam herpes cure comments from this article! Learn how herpes simplex viruses work so that you can spot when you are being lied to! https://t.co/vNrvzTHuH7... #EduSky medsky,
MNB poked the bot-bear and now I have to delete 100 spam herpes cure comments from this article! Learn how herpes simplex viruses work so that you can spot when you are being lied to! medicalnewsbulletin.com/evidence-bac... #EduSky medsky,
@CarolPrim3 Its called Herpes simplex viruses they attack the mouth system
RT @BASHH_UK: #BASHH2025 we’ve covered the key scientific developments in Herpes Simplex Viruses, the treatment of HSV under the law and su…
#BASHH2025 we’ve covered the key scientific developments in Herpes Simplex Viruses, the treatment of HSV under the law and supporting understanding post-diagnosis Final comment from the floor about the role we play in GUM in changing the public narrative on HSV to tackle https://t.co/A2pPEFbt2K
#BASHH2025 we’ve covered the key scientific developments in Herpes Simplex Viruses, the treatment of HSV under the law and supporting understanding post-diagnosis Final comment from the floor about the role we play in GUM in changing the public narrative on HSV to tackle harmful stigma and shame
@BetterS460 HIV is the most obvious example. Also some people (like me) require suppressive therapy for Epstein-Barr, shingles, and/or herpes simplex viruses. Hepatitus C used to require a suppressive med until they found a cure for most hep C patients.
RT @sophol11578:
@OneLuckyGirl_28 As much support as possible to build cures for the Human Immunodeficiency and Herpes Simplex Viruses. They are curable!
@privatecivi75 No evidence supports a "serpent race bloodline" causing herpes or pox viruses. Herpes simplex viruses (HSV-1 and HSV-2) likely originated from African primates, with HSV-2 jumping to humans 1.4–3 million years ago and HSV-1 co-evolving with humans. About 47.8% of US adults carry
Next draft Infection Card for Epipocalypse: Bug Detectives: Herpes! Two herpes simplex viruses (1 & 2). Different tropisms, but both can cause genital disease. https://t.co/CqWzlOf8LN
Next draft Infection Card for Epipocalypse: Bug Detectives: Herpes! Two herpes simplex viruses (1 & 2). Different tropisms, but both can cause genital disease. #IDSky #MedSky #EpiSky any feedback or suggestions?
@FrankBlockToday Herpes simplex viruses, HSV-1 and HSV-2, can infect both oral and genital areas. HSV-2, typically linked to genital herpes, can cause oral herpes through oral sex with someone who has genital HSV-2, though this is less common. HSV-1, usually causing oral herpes, can lead to
@GabrielManya9 @nyuki_malkia Herpes simplex viruses
@GarbageHuman24 1) 80% of syphilitic patients are homosexual; 2) about one-third of homosexuals are infected with active anorectal herpes simplex viruses; 3) chlamydia infects 15% of homosexuals; and https://t.co/E89NkSeZov
@JennMGreenberg HPV isn’t only transmitted sexually. Just like herpes simplex viruses aren’t only transmitted sexually. Prevention is always ‘cheaper’ than the cure, especially when the issue is literally cancer.
@ElizabethSolle2 Heal all, feverfew, and after the rain is done, next week, I'll plant mullein. Heal all is good for all sorts of things, but it helps reduce symptoms of herpes simplex viruses, which Marek's is, and my chickens gave. Feverfew is good for fevers, and mullein, cold/flu
RT @realBigStanH: These Viruses have no cure and has the potential to cause cancer. Adenoviridae: Can cause respiratory illnesses, conjunc…
RT @realBigStanH: These Viruses have no cure and has the potential to cause cancer. Adenoviridae: Can cause respiratory illnesses, conjunc…
RT @realBigStanH: These Viruses have no cure and has the potential to cause cancer. Adenoviridae: Can cause respiratory illnesses, conjunc…
RT @realBigStanH: These Viruses have no cure and has the potential to cause cancer. Adenoviridae: Can cause respiratory illnesses, conjunc…
RT @realBigStanH: These Viruses have no cure and has the potential to cause cancer. Adenoviridae: Can cause respiratory illnesses, conjunc…
RT @realBigStanH: These Viruses have no cure and has the potential to cause cancer. Adenoviridae: Can cause respiratory illnesses, conjunc…
RT @realBigStanH: These Viruses have no cure and has the potential to cause cancer. Adenoviridae: Can cause respiratory illnesses, conjunc…
RT @realBigStanH: These Viruses have no cure and has the potential to cause cancer. Adenoviridae: Can cause respiratory illnesses, conjunc…
RT @realBigStanH: These Viruses have no cure and has the potential to cause cancer. Adenoviridae: Can cause respiratory illnesses, conjunc…
RT @realBigStanH: These Viruses have no cure and has the potential to cause cancer. Adenoviridae: Can cause respiratory illnesses, conjunc…
RT @realBigStanH: These Viruses have no cure and has the potential to cause cancer. Adenoviridae: Can cause respiratory illnesses, conjunc…
RT @realBigStanH: These Viruses have no cure and has the potential to cause cancer. Adenoviridae: Can cause respiratory illnesses, conjunc…
RT @realBigStanH: These Viruses have no cure and has the potential to cause cancer. Adenoviridae: Can cause respiratory illnesses, conjunc…
RT @realBigStanH: These Viruses have no cure and has the potential to cause cancer. Adenoviridae: Can cause respiratory illnesses, conjunc…
These Viruses have no cure and has the potential to cause cancer. Adenoviridae: Can cause respiratory illnesses, conjunctivitis, and gastroenteritis. Herpesviridae: Includes herpes simplex viruses (HSV), varicella-zoster virus (chickenpox and shingles), and Epstein-Barr virus
@ChocFudge454545 No, you cannot get herpes (HSV-1, the virus that causes cold sores) from caressing her dog, even if she has an active cold sore. Herpes is species specific, which means dogs don’t carry or transmit human herpes simplex viruses. Also, HSV-1 is mainly spread through direct skin to
Wide-spectrum anti-viral protein formulated in clinical grade chewing gum reduced viral loads of herpes simplex viruses (1 and 2) and two influenza A strains (H1N1 and H3N2) by more than 95% @MolTherapy https://t.co/WJPL9yWDBz
Wide-spectrum anti-viral protein formulated in clinical grade chewing gum reduced viral loads of herpes simplex viruses (1 and 2) and two influenza A strains (H1N1 and H3N2) by more than 95% @moltherapy.bsky.social www.cell.com/molecular-th...
Researchers at Penn Dental Medicine and collaborators have used a clinical-grade antiviral chewing gum to substantially reduce viral loads of two herpes simplex viruses and two influenza A strains in experimental models. https://t.co/1A0ANnYGM2
THIS IS HUGE! Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have developed an antiviral chewing gum that may help reduce the spread of viruses. In lab studies, it cut down viral loads of two herpes simplex viruses (HSV-1 and HSV-2) and two influenza A strains (H1N1 and H3N2) by more than 95%.
RT @AmeshAA: “collaborators tested the ability of a chewing gum made from lablab beans, Lablab purpureus -- that naturally contain an antiv…
“collaborators tested the ability of a chewing gum made from lablab beans, Lablab purpureus -- that naturally contain an antiviral trap protein (FRIL) -- to neutralize two herpes simplex viruses (HSV-1 & HSV-2) and two influenza A strains (H1N1 and H3N2)” www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...
“collaborators tested the ability of a chewing gum made from lablab beans, Lablab purpureus -- that naturally contain an antiviral trap protein (FRIL) -- to neutralize two herpes simplex viruses (HSV-1 & HSV-2) and two influenza A strains (H1N1 and H3N2)” https://t.co/asWhQaoTNk
I think other viruses & bacteria have caused a "long covid" response: -Bartonella - Lyme -epstein-barr - herpes simplex viruses And many more...
RT @drklausner: Herpes simplex viruses are among the most common infections in the United States and globally. About 60-80% of human are i…
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In development: Antiviral chewing gum is being researched & developed at Univ of Pennsylvania where it's showing promise reducing the spread of influenza & herpes. Building on their previous work involving #Covid, a team is testing gum that neutralizes 2 herpes simplex viruses & 2 A strains of flu
Researchers created a chewing gum made from lablab beans —that naturally contain an antiviral trap protein (FRIL)—to neutralize two herpes simplex viruses (HSV-1 and HSV-2) and two influenza A strains (H1N1 and H3N2) https://t.co/0JJEbgpPa1
RT @drklausner: Herpes simplex viruses are among the most common infections in the United States and globally. About 60-80% of human are i…
Smear kits lets continue on that matter. Example: Herpes simplex viruses (HSV). Infection can also occur indirectly, however, as when an uninfected person touches a contaminated object such as a door handle. Any pathogens on this object could enter the host through open wounds
Researchers have now used a clinical-grade antiviral chewing gum to substantially reduce viral loads of two herpes simplex viruses and two influenza A strains in experimental models. www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...
An antiviral chewing gum to reduce influenza and herpes simplex virus transmission Researchers used a clinical-grade antiviral chewing gum to substantially reduce viral loads of two herpes simplex viruses and two influenza A strains in experimental models. https://t.co/eimyAe3v6x
that naturally contain an antiviral trap protein (FRIL)—to neutralize two herpes simplex viruses (HSV-1 and HSV-2) and two influenza A strains (H1N1 and H3N2).
Herpes simplex viruses are among the most common infections in the United States and globally. About 60-80% of human are infected. Infections lead to sores, ulcers, newborn infections and deaths and are linked to Alzheimer's and dementia. The @NIH had a herpes research https://t.co/CafgGzfGUl
Researchers are exploring the use of modified herpes simplex viruses as oncolytic agents to target and destroy cancer cells. These engineered viruses selectively infect tumor cells, leading to their destruction while sparing healthy tissue. https://t.co/MNyf3MjYok
What to know about herpes?? Herpes simplex is due to the herpes simplex viruses (HSV-1, HSV-2) with person-to-person transmission through direct and indirect contact with an infected person's secretions, particularly on the mouth, and genitals, such as by kissing, drinking from https://t.co/ax9IHAAfm0
@lalebruli Siz once insandan rahatsiz olun. Tukuruk ile bulasan hepatit c’den infkuenzaya kadar: ‘ isolated from the oral cavity include rotavirus, norovirus, HIV, hepatitis C virus, herpes simplex viruses 1 and 2, Epstein–Barr virus and influenza viruses’https://t.co/0rN0fySZ4a
@theamazingmont4 @DrNeilStone Reason #2: Homosexual/bisexual men make up 75% of affected individuals. Cytomegalovirus, Epstein Barr and herpes simplex viruses, organisms that commonly affect male homosexuals, produce features of AIDS.
Herpes simplex viruses (HSV) Vaccines against HSV can be of two types: either to treat HSV (therapeutic vaccine) or to prevent infection (preventative vaccine). Two vaccines are showing great promise. They are currently towards the final stages of their Phase 1/2 study.
RT @HerpesSupport_H:
Theralase Releases Latest Research on Inactivation of Herpes Simplex Viruses $TLTFF https://t.co/izA9qjiQbk
Theralase(R) Releases Latest Research on Inactivation of Herpes Simplex Viruses $TLT.V https://t.co/7ICrQAjrGP
@FailCodeGames @maniaUFO Hpv, HIV, Herpes simplex viruses, Varicella-zoster, Noro Virus, and more
RT @Adrian_R_Morris: Fucking hell… If these two walking herpes simplex viruses are rapping about Bitcoin we’ve topped haven’t we. God Damni…
RT @Adrian_R_Morris: Fucking hell… If these two walking herpes simplex viruses are rapping about Bitcoin we’ve topped haven’t we. God Damni…
RT @Adrian_R_Morris: Fucking hell… If these two walking herpes simplex viruses are rapping about Bitcoin we’ve topped haven’t we. God Damni…
@Adrian_R_Morris “Herpes simplex viruses”
Fucking hell… If these two walking herpes simplex viruses are rapping about Bitcoin we’ve topped haven’t we. God Damnit https://t.co/ftstphE2iu
RT @HerpesSupport_H: Herpes simplex viruses (HSV-1 & HSV-2) have evolved alongside humans for millions of years. They hide in nerve cells,…
RT @HerpesSupport_H: Herpes simplex viruses (HSV-1 & HSV-2) have evolved alongside humans for millions of years. They hide in nerve cells,…
New Approach Against Influenza and Herpes Simplex Viruses Using Chewing Gum www.thailandmedical.news/news/new-app...
Read "Scientists find new hope in treating shingles and herpes" on SmartNews: l.smartnews.com/p-14gzFCz/IZ... They have developed a new molecule, POM-L-BHDU, which shows great promise in treating the varicella zoster virus It could also help combat herpes simplex viruses
Oblivious to Many, the Herpes Simplex Viruses Are Recombining and Evolving www.thailandmedical.news/news/oblivio...
Varicella (chicken pox) is a herpes family virus but distinct from type 1 & 2 herpes simplex viruses that cause cold sores & genital herpes.
New from Poland: Chronic fatigue syndrome related to herpes simplex viruses infection – a narrative review Free fulltext: apcz.umk.pl/QS/article/v... #MEcfs #CFS #PwME
Es um Unterschied Covid gegenüber Grippe. And of those only herpes simplex viruses, hepatitis C virus, and human cytomegalovirus had evidence of directly infecting the cells in the walls of the coronary arteries. SARS-CoV-2 is now the only respiratory virus known to directly infect blood vessels.
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