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Experimental herpes vaccine works in mice

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TAKING OVER  This electron microscope image of an infected cell shows production of herpes simplex virus particles (green/yellow). An experimental herpes vaccine stops herpes in its tracks in mice.

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By Nathan Seppa

- More than 2 years ago

A test vaccine against genital herpes shows full protection against the live virus in mice, researchers report March 10 in eLIFE.