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“The authors of the study tested the participants' blood for the presence of antibodies to the spike protein (the primary infectious particle of the SARS-CoV-2 virus) as well as other viral particles at the time of enrollment and at subsequent follow-up visits.”

“The virus also activates the immune system to kill cancer cells. This seems very promising.”

“This is the first time that animal-like DNA has been found in a bacteriophage ( a virus that infects bacteria).”

“COVID-19 is a respiratory illness caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. A growing number of studies have demonstrated the importance of vitamin D in regulating the immune system and controlling COVID-19 disease severity.”

“FTA: > Inflammatory bowel diseases are associated with a decrease in the diversity of bacteria in the gut, but a new study has linked the same illnesses to an increase in the diversity of viruses.”

“A recent study found that TBIs can reactivate dormant herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), driving neuroinflammation and contributing to the development of Alzheimer's. Researchers created a three-dimensional model of the human brain.”

“Virus neutralizing antibodies bind to a virus and prevent it from infecting a cell usually by preventing it from binding to a receptor. Previous studies have found that SARS-CoV-1 can generate neutralizing antibodies against HCoV-OC43 which would offer cross-immunity and HCoV-OC43 can generate cross-reactive antibodies against SARS-CoV-1.”

“There are about 26 spike proteins on the surface of each SARS-CoV-2 viral particle that help the virus enter and infect cells. The spike protein binds to the ACE2 receptor and undergoes a conformational change from a closed or pre-fusion conformation to an open or post-fusion structure (as it fuses with the cell membrane).”

“More than 20,000 people die every year in the United States from influenza-related complications. Findings from a new study demonstrate that a ketogenic diet confers protection against the influenza virus and improves survival rates in mice.”

“Multifactorial aspects of the varied immune response to SARS-CoV-2 The symptoms associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection range from non-existent to life-threatening respiratory and cardiovascular complications. Scientists have posited numerous explanations for the diverse ways that people respond to this virus, but at the moment, everything remains speculation.”