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·November 29, 2024·5 min read

Spike Protein Lingers in Brain, Fuels Long COVID

A new study reveals that the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein remains in brain-protective tissues and skull bone marrow for years after infection, potentially driving long COVID's neurological symptoms. Using advanced imaging, researchers discovered elevated spike protein levels in these regions, leading to chronic brain inflammation and increased risks of neurodegenerative conditions.

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·May 14, 2024·5 min read

COVID-19 May Damage Vision

Researchers discovered that SARS-CoV-2 can penetrate the blood-retinal barrier, potentially causing long-term eye damage.

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·August 7, 2023·5 min read

COVID Variants Can Affect the Brain in Different Ways

New research found that variants of COVID-19 can affect the brain in different ways and that the blood-brain barrier can be impacted. Scientists exposed brain cells to multiple strains of SARS-CoV-2, including the original wild-type virus, alpha, beta, delta, eta and omicron.

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·February 11, 2023·6 min read

Extracts From Two Wild Plants Inhibit COVID-19 Virus

Extracts from two common wildflowers, tall goldenrod and eagle fern blocked SARS_CoV_2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, from entering human cells. Researchers warn the public they should not consume the plants as a means of self-treatment against coronavirus as they can be toxic. However, the findings could provide a new avenue to develop pharmaceutical treatments for COVID-19.

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·January 9, 2023·4 min read

A Vaccine Against COVID-19 Found to Protect Against Infection and Brain Damage Caused by the Virus

A new COVID-19 vaccine developed by researchers at the CNB-CSIC appears to protect against infection of the brain and neurological symptoms associated with coronavirus.

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·November 1, 2022·4 min read

‘A Silent Killer’: COVID-19 Shown to Trigger Inflammation in the Brain

COVID-19 infection activates the same inflammatory response in the brain as Parkinson's disease, a new study reports.

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·October 1, 2022·11 min read

Study Reveals Main Target of COVID-19 in Brain and Describes Effects of Virus on Nervous System

SARS_CoV_2, the virus responsible for COVID-19 infects and replicates in astrocytes, reducing neural viability.

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·September 22, 2022·3 min read

A Potential Basis for a Cure for Coronavirus Found

The compound Salen effectively binds to a number of SARS_CoV_2, the virus that causes COVID-19, proteins. The findings pave the way to developing new therapeutics to fight coronavirus.

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·May 28, 2022·5 min read

Link Between Exercise Intensity and Risk of Infection

Researchers identify the exertion level where aerosol particle emission increases exponentially, offering an explanation as to why exercise intensity may be linked to the transmission of infections.

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·May 28, 2022·6 min read

In Long COVID, Blood Markers Are Linked to Neuropsychiatric Symptoms

Researchers have identified elevated levels of a biomarker in the blood that persists for months in long COVID patients who experience neuropsychiatric symptoms.

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·April 11, 2022·6 min read

Inflammation Caused by COVID-19, Rather Than the Virus Itself, May Lead To Loss of Smell

Anosmia, the loss of the sense of smell which is a common symptom of COVID-19, may be a secondary consequence of immune system inflammation rather than a direct action of the virus.

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·April 4, 2022·4 min read

Why Long COVID Can Cause Pain

COVID-19 infection leaves a gene expression signature in the dorsal root ganglia which persist after the virus has cleared. The signature matched other gene expression patterns seen in pain caused by other conditions.

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SARS_CoV_2

Spike Protein Lingers in Brain, Fuels Long COVID

COVID-19 May Damage Vision

COVID Variants Can Affect the Brain in Different Ways

Extracts From Two Wild Plants Inhibit COVID-19 Virus

A Vaccine Against COVID-19 Found to Protect Against Infection and Brain Damage Caused by the Virus

‘A Silent Killer’: COVID-19 Shown to Trigger Inflammation in the Brain

Study Reveals Main Target of COVID-19 in Brain and Describes Effects of Virus on Nervous System

A Potential Basis for a Cure for Coronavirus Found

Link Between Exercise Intensity and Risk of Infection

In Long COVID, Blood Markers Are Linked to Neuropsychiatric Symptoms

Inflammation Caused by COVID-19, Rather Than the Virus Itself, May Lead To Loss of Smell

Why Long COVID Can Cause Pain

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