Last week, Jerry Edmond was in his first NFL game, calmly enduring the booing of another person in the stands. This week, the New England Patriots fan met one of 32 NFL owners. Edmond, who has become something of a hero to Patriots fans for the calm way he dealt with verbal abuse at last […]
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Olfactory viral inflammation associated with accelerated onset of Alzheimer’s disease
Viruses can inflame and disrupt connections between the olfactory system, which governs the sense of smell, and the part of the brain associated with memory and learning, possibly accelerating the onset of Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study from researchers of the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. The recommendationspublished Tuesday in the journal […]
SARS-CoV-2 hijacks cellular kinase CDK2 to promote viral RNA synthesis
CDKs support SARS-CoV-2 RdRp-mediated gene expression To identify cellular proteins that modulate the SARS-CoV-2 RNA synthesis, we first performed immunoprecipitation coupled with mass spectrometry (MS) to determine cellular proteins that associate with SARS-CoV-2 RdRp. Briefly, Flag-tagged nsp7, Flag-tagged nsp8, and Flag-tagged nsp12 plasmids were co-transfected into HEK293T cells, and the Flag-tagged proteins in cell lysates […]
COVID is not just infecting you, it could be reactivating viruses that have been dormant in your body for years.
He had COVID a few months ago and has recovered, but things are still not quite right. When you stand up, you feel dizzy and your heart races. Even mundane tasks leave you feeling exhausted. And what once was a good night’s sleep no longer feels refreshing. Long COVID, right? It may not be that […]
UBC researchers identify a compound that shows early promise in stopping viral infections
Researchers at UBC’s Institute of Life Sciences have identified a compound that shows early promise in stopping infections from a range of coronaviruses, including all variants of SARS-CoV-2 and the common cold. The findings, published this week in Molecular Biomedicine, reveal a potential path toward antiviral treatments that could be used against many different pathogens. […]
10 of the most viral TikToks of 2022
As the year comes to a close, it’s time to review some of our favorite viral content from the past 12 months. From sweet little glimpses into the home lives of our favorite celebrities to major PSAs and daily doses of adorable content to DIY out-of-the-box inspo, it’s been a big year for TikTok. The […]
Why do viruses spread so easily in cold weather?
Previous studies by the current author have found that one component of the immune response against respiratory viruses involves the release of swarms of membrane-bound particles called extracellular vesicles (EVs) by cells lining the nasal cavity. EVs are membrane-bound particles that can carry a payload of DNA, RNA, and protein and are released by most […]
Enveloped viruses show increased cross-species transmission, new research finds
A study published in PNAS Microbiology found that enveloped viruses harbor higher interspecies transmissibility and are more likely to cause zoonotic infections than non-enveloped viruses. The research suggested that viral envelopes help these pathogens evade host immunity. Source: news.google.com
9 People Who Became Viral Internet Celebrities Reveal Their Backstory
A tweet about a couple’s morning coffee routine received backlash. —daisey🌼 garden cafe lady (@lilplantmami) Oct 21, 2022 On October 21, Daisey Miller posted a “totally impromptu” tweet about her typical morning routine with her husband, which included drinking coffee in the garden and talking for hours. Miller received comments in reaction to her post […]
Local pediatrician concerned about antibiotic supply amid viral infections
WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – A surge of respiratory virus infections has spread to children in southeastern North Carolina. Dr. David Hill of the American Academy of Pediatrics says the rise in cases comes at a difficult time for doctors. “Even anticipating it, I think it surprised everyone,” Hill said. “And that’s coming at a time […]