Recent research has revealed that neurological damage from acute viral infections, like Zika and COVID-19, is caused by the immune system’s response, particularly by a unique population of T cells. This discovery shifts the focus from the viruses to the immune system, offering new avenues for treatment. Credit: SciTechDaily.com
A new study discovered that T cells, not viruses, are responsible for neurological damage in diseases like Zika and DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-44667-0
Funding for this study was provided by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research. Balint is also a recipient of a Canada Graduate Scholarship Doctoral Award.