The University of Florida proposes a vaccine that actually cuts into the structure of the herpes virus, damaging it so significantly that it is eaten up by the body. By designing special enzymes called hammerhead ribozymes, the researchers were able to target critical parts of the herpes virus.
“”If things worked out the best they could, I think this could be a measure to prevent recurrence, and that would help a lot of people — and even if it just reduced severity, it would give us another therapy in cases where …

The forum herpes-coldsores.com has raised $2,038 for herpes research at the University of Florida. The amount was raised entirely through small donations, averaging around $20 each. Herpes sufferers on the site are determined to band together and push through development towards a more effective treatment for their condition.
Between 50-90% of most populations carry the herpes virus, including the populations of the USA, Canada, and the UK. In places such as Italy the figure is as high as 93% for herpes type-1. Despite the virus being common, it only causes …

Vivagel is a new kind of gel that prevents the initial invasion by an infectious virus. Recent trials on animals have shown it is between 85 and 100 per cent effective at blocking HIV and Herpes (HSV). It’s been shown to be effective against HPV and other conditions. It also has contraceptive properties, at it reduced conception rates by 95% in preclinical studies.
VivaGel had good results in human clinical trials: it appears to be non-toxic, non-irritating, and successful at preventing these STDs. Studies also show that viruses are not evolving …

A microbicide gel has come very close to proving effective at reducing the transmission of HIV. This is the first successful trial of such a gel. The Pro 2000 gel was also found to be active against HSV-2 in vitro and in animal models.
The trial results fell just a few percent short of statistical significance, but scientists think the evidence is compelling:
“subgroup analyses give the researchers some confidence that result is not a statistical fluke — among women who reported they used the gel less then 85% of the time, …

Scientists at Vironova have created an entirely new kind of anti-herpes treatment. The treatment uses called a chemical compound called a maturation inhibitor.
The “maturation inhibitor” antiviral Vironova are developing is potentially effective against all of the herpesviridae — even the six other types we don’t typically think about. This is a very broad target for an antiviral. Vironova says that VN-180 has been presented to major pharmaceutical companies and discussions will proceed during the development of the project.
The scientists are using a unique combination of electron microscopes and …

Bill Halford is an expert in herpes viruses and actually has a potential vaccine strain sitting in the freezer in his laboratory. The basic theory behind Halford’s vaccine is that by deleting a critical gene, he can take the kick out of herpes and then inject you with the weakened version.
Although Halford’s vaccine uses a live herpes virus, and is designed to “infect” you, it would only infect you with a strain of the herpes virus that cannot actually cause any visible disease. You would be continually inoculated against the …

It’s exciting times for herpes. Scientists have begun testing special treatments. They still desperately need your help to fund more research

If you consider 90% of a population to be normal, then herpes is normal. Most people with herpes have no symptoms, so there’s no way to know if you’re carrying the virus or not.
It’s not unusual to carry herpes, but it is unusual to know that you carry it. Herpes is not included in STD tests, because it is so common. In some countries, like Italy, as much as 93% of people will test positive for the herpes virus in one of its two forms. Herpes is commonly described …