This virus infects most of us – but why do only some get very ill?
New Scientist
January 28, 2026
The ubiquitous Epstein-Barr virus is increasingly being linked to conditions like multiple sclerosis and lupus. But why do only some people who catch it develop these complications? The answer may lie in our genetics
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Originally published on New Scientist on 1/28/2026