Discovery of a bacterium that protects against long COVID
Scientists found that higher levels of the bacterium Dolosigranulum pigrum in the respiratory microbiome are linked to a reduction in the persistence of long COVID symptoms. …
Scientists uncover how SARS-CoV-2 variants outsmart the immune system
Researchers analyzed over a thousand 3D structures of antibodies bound to the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein, creating a structural atlas that reveals how the immune system targets the virus and how SARS-CoV-2 evolves to evade it. …
Severe long COVID: Why women are at greater risk than men
New research reveals the underlying mechanisms of how long COVID affects women and men differently. …
From COVID to cancer, new at-home test detects disease with startling accuracy
A new low-cost biosensing technology could make rapid at-home tests up to 100 times more sensitive to viruses like COVID-19 and extend rapid screening to serious conditions such as prostate cancer and sepsis. …
Adults who have survived childhood cancer are at increased risk of severe COVID-19
Adult survivors of childhood cancer are at higher risk of developing severe COVID-19, even decades after their diagnosis. …
SARS-CoV-2 corrupts some white blood cells to suppress the immune system
SARS-CoV-2 may alter neutrophils, the most common white blood cells, stopping them from destroying pathogens and instead blocking other key immune cells needed to fight the virus. …
Discovery explains long COVID breathing problems
Study reveals that COVID-19 survivors with persistent breathing issues have distinct immune system changes linked to lung damage severity, offering hope for targeted long COVID treatments. …
Children face elevated kidney, heart, and gut risks for years after COVID-19 infection
Long COVID can result in increased risk for a variety of serious health problems for young people, including those affecting the kidney, gut, and cardiovascular system. …
New tool can detect fast-spreading SARS-COV-2 variants before they take off
A newly developed powerful tool can detect SARS-CoV-2 variants with high transmission potential before they become widespread. …
Study tracks physical and cognitive impairments associated with post-COVID-19 syndrome
Researchers following nearly 1,000 people with post-COVID-19 syndrome found that two-thirds experience persistent symptoms like reduced physical capacity and cognitive performance for over a year, with little change in the second year. …
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