15. Matt Taylor: Viral Neuroinvasion

Published: Oct. 26, 2019, 7:03 p.m.

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What happens when viruses, like Herpes Simplex, infect neurons? What are the biological reasons why a virus would infect a neuron and how does infection alter neuronal function? Matt Taylor explains what is known on the subject, the innate immune response elicited, and the perplexing Superinfection Exclusion that occurs with neuroinvasion. Also discussed, the possible therapeutic uses for viruses in neuronal diseases and cancer.

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