The virus that infects almost everyone, and its link to cancer and MS – podcast

[helvella]

There have been numerous posts over the years referring to Epstein-Barr Virus. And much speculation as to whether it has a role in thyroid disorders/disease.

For that reason, this podcast might be of some interest.

The virus that infects almost everyone, and its link to cancer and MS – podcast

Science Weekly Series

Presented by Ian Sample, produced by Holly Fisher and Madeleine Finlay, sound design by Tony Onuchukwu, the executive producer is Ellie Bury

Thu 28 Mar 2024 05.00 GMT

On 28 March it’s the 60th anniversary of the discovery of Epstein-Barr virus, the most common viral infection in humans. The virus was first discovered in association with a rare type of cancer located in Africa, but is now understood to be implicated in 1% of cancers, as well as the autoimmune disease multiple sclerosis, among others. Ian Sample meets Lawrence Young, professor of molecular oncology at Warwick Medical School, to hear the story of this virus, and how understanding it might help us prevent and treat cancer and other illnesses.

theguardian.com/science/aud...

Adding:

If you have access to Apple Podcasts - e.g. on an Apple Mac - the full transcript is available.

[Louisiana-dinosaur]

The podcast was excellent, thank you!

[Wheat]

Thank you.

[FallingInReverse]

Thank you so much for taking the time to post this. One more possible cause for fatigue that I bet many people overlook.