**Breakthrough Discovery Targets Virus Infecting 95% of the World’s Population** By Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center - Published on 21 February 2026 Scientists have taken a significant step toward neutralizing Epstein-Barr virus. Scientists at Fred Hutch Cancer Center have reported an important advance in the effort to stop Epstein Barr virus (EBV), a virus believed to infect about 95% of people worldwide. EBV has been linked to several cancers, neurodegenerative disorders, and other long term health conditions. [...] Read more: #EBV #EpsteinBarrVirus #VirusResearch #CancerResearch #Immunology #Health #Antibodies #Immunology