Ruth Itzhaki
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Ruth Itzhaki is a UK scientist renowned for her pioneering research on the connection between herpes simplex virus and Alzheimer's disease, having dedicated over 30 years to this field and recently co-leading studies on the effects of head injuries on dormant viruses.
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Ruth Itzhaki discovered genetic material from herpes simplex viruses in the brain samples of deceased Alzheimer's patients.
Welche Rolle spielen Viren und Bakterien im Gehirn?Neue Zürcher Zeitung·
Switzerland· 2026-02-02
Switzerland· 2026-02-02
Ruth Itzhaki managed to painstakingly tease out DNA traces of the herpes simplex virus from the brains of deceased Alzheimer’s patients.
Shingles-dementia link gives weight to a ‘heretical’ theoryThe Sydney Morning Herald·
Australia· 2025-04-05
Australia· 2025-04-05
Ruth Itzhaki discovered herpes viruses in the brains of deceased Alzheimer's patients.
Senkt die Impfung gegen Gürtelrose das Risiko?Neue Zürcher Zeitung·Switzerland· 2025-04-02
Switzerland· 2025-04-02
Ruth Itzhaki has been researching the link between pathogens and Alzheimer’s for 30 years.
New dementia research: How viral illnesses can damage future brain healthThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·
New Zealand· 2025-03-02
New Zealand· 2025-03-02
