Experimental drug takes aim at cancers associated with Epstein-Barr virus

Wednesday, August 22, 2018 - 13:30 in Health & Medicine

Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) doesn't directly cause cancer, but infection with this common herpes virus brings an increased risk of some cancers, including fast-growing lymphomas. This week in mSphere, researchers report on a new drug that works by targeting EBV-positive tumors.

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