Spike mutations help SARS-CoV-2 infect the brain
Scientists found a mutation in the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein that is important for its ability to infect the central nervous system. …
Increased incidence of mental illnesses following severe COVID-19, especially in unvaccinated individuals
A new study that examined health data on 18 million people reveals higher incidence of mental illnesses for up to a year following severe COVID-19 in unvaccinated people. …
Nasal COVID-19 vaccine halts transmission
Research on hamsters indicates that nasal COVID-19 vaccines targeting the nose and mouth may be key to controlling the spread of respiratory infections. …
Arthritis drugs may relieve long COVID lung symptoms
New study uncovers a cause of respiratory symptoms in long COVID and suggests a potential treatment. …
Brain inflammation triggers muscle weakness after infections
New study shows that brain inflammation caused by infections and neurodegenerative diseases releases interleukin-6, which travels from the brain to the muscles and leads to a loss of muscle function. …
Fighting COVID-19 and other infections with a cancer drug
New findings support the potential use of repurposed cancer drug to suppress inflammation in COVID-19 and other infectious diseases. …
Immune response study explains why some people don’t get COVID-19
Scientists have discovered novel immune responses that help explain how some individuals avoid getting COVID-19. …
An entirely new COVID-related autoimmune syndrome
A retrospective study with a large cohort links an autoimmune condition to SARS-CoV-2 infection and vaccination. …
Initial SARS-CoV-2 vaccinations prime immune cells to respond to subsequent variants
Antibody responses to new SARS-CoV-2 variant infections and vaccinations are powerfully shaped by prior exposures to earlier SARS-CoV-2 vaccines. …
COVID-19 vaccination is safe for pregnant women and babies
Landmark study affirms the safety of COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy despite widespread fear and misinformation. …
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