# The virus that causes mono may also cause MS. Scientists just found a way to stop it

- slug: the-virus-that-causes-mono-may-also-cause-ms-scientists-just-found-a-way-to-stop-it
- date: 2026-04-15
- category: Biotech & Life Sciences

EBV gives mono to millions yearly and may cause MS. Fred Hutch just blocked it completely in mice — with a monoclonal antibody that targets the virus before it hides in the body.

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