Scientists have identified a gene that makes some people more susceptible to cold sores from the herpes virus. Researchers believe that three factors contribute to the reactivation of the herpes virus: the presence of the virus, environmental factors, and genetics. Scientists have identified a region of 6 genes on the 21st chromosome as the location of the herpes-related cold sores genetic susceptibility gene.
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Saturday, December 3, 2011
Gene Associated with Herpes-Related Cold Sores
Scientists have identified a gene that makes some people more susceptible to cold sores from the herpes virus. Researchers believe that three factors contribute to the reactivation of the herpes virus: the presence of the virus, environmental factors, and genetics. Scientists have identified a region of 6 genes on the 21st chromosome as the location of the herpes-related cold sores genetic susceptibility gene.
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