The virus—known as xenotropic murine leukemia virus–related virus, or XMRV—had previously been implicated in an aggressive form of prostate cancer, but XMRV's role in both diseases has been ...

Background: XMRV (xenotropic murine leukemia virus-related virus) is the first known example of an exogenous gammaretrovirus that can infect humans. A limited number of reports suggest that XMRV ...

With so many unanswered questions, much work remains to be done. At this early point in XMRV research, areas should be identified in which this virus may cause a serious impact on human health.