"Pathologist Anthony Epstein, Discoverer of Epstein-Barr Virus, Passes Away at 102"

Anthony Epstein, the British pathologist who co-discovered the Epstein-Barr virus, has passed away at the age of 102. His groundbreaking work in the 1960s led to extensive research into the virus's links to cancers and other chronic ailments, including Hodgkin’s lymphoma, multiple sclerosis, and lupus. Despite the virus's prevalence, no vaccine has been developed, but ongoing research aims to understand its role in various diseases. Dr. Epstein's accidental discovery of the virus's presence in human tumors opened new avenues in cancer research, and his legacy continues to impact the field.