Herpes viruses and tumors evolved to learn how to manipulate the same ancient RNA
(PHYSorg.com Biology)

Herpes viral infections use the ancient genetic material found in the human genome to proliferate, mimicking the same process tumors have been found to manipulate, Mount Sinai researchers have shown for the first time. These observations provide further insight about how herpes viruses can manipulate the immune system in ways that may drive neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer`s, according to the study, published in Nature Communications in January.