Stanford Medicine scientists tie lupus to a virus nearly all . . . Lupus November 12, 2025 Stanford Medicine scientists tie lupus to a virus nearly all of us carry By Bruce Goldman The Epstein-Barr virus can convert B cells it’s infected into diabolical overlords that reprogram myriad other immune cells to attack our tissues, Stanford Medicine scientists have found
Stanford researchers claim discovery of lupus cause The discovery may reveal new possibilities for effective prevention and treatment Currently, doctors offer lupus patients a wide range of medications with limited results and a slew of possible
Epstein-Barr virus may drive all Lupus cases, finds study HQ Team November 17, 2025: A study from Stanford Medicine has provided the strongest evidence yet that the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) may be the root cause of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), a chronic autoimmune disease that affects millions worldwide The research reveals how EBV can reprogram immune cells to trigger lupus in genetically susceptible individuals