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PolyBio Spring Symposium 2025 (@polybioRF) Thread below 👇

University of Virginia researchers found that 6 of 20 COVID-19 survivors with lingering lung symptoms had antibodies mimicking ACE2 enzyme activity, which was linked to drops in blood pressure after exercise, suggesting a possible cause for long COVID. journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/mb…

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The Story of SARS-CoV-2: And a Path to Long Covid The Beginning It starts in the air. A tiny thief, invisible and opportunistic, escapes on a mist of breath from someone already infected. You might not see it. You might not even notice the person who coughed, whispered, laughed.…

Anktiva—the BioShield for HIV—published today! Prof. Caskey (Rockefeller Univ): “What we’re most excited about is… some participants maintain low-level viremia for a prolonged time.” Next up: Long COVID trials. NK cells matter. Clear the virus! #HIV aidsmap.com/news/jul-2025/…

Fort Lauderdale scientists report salubrinal may ease ME/CFS and long COVID by reducing WASF3, a protein that disrupts mitochondria. In cell studies, salubrinal restored energy and may reverse brain fog symptoms. Human trials are still needed. cell.com/trends/molecul…

Geelong, Australia. In 96 females aged 18–80, researchers found that oestradiol and progesterone but not testosterone were linked to greater muscle mass and healthier muscle structure, suggesting hormone levels may shape how women’s muscles age. medrxiv.org/content/10.110…

NIH researchers show mitochondria do far more than power cells. These tiny organelles help control stress, aging, brain health, and immunity. They may be key to treating diseases from Parkinson’s to Long COVID. nih.gov/news-events/ni…

OAG: 'UK Government announces comprehensive ME/CFS support strategy across NHS' 'The UK Government has unveiled an enhanced support plan for people with ME/CFS, including NHS staff training, public awareness campaigns, and up to £200,000 in grants..' openaccessgovernment.org/uk-government-…

Long Covid quick tips: -Not rare -Can happen despite vax & mild illness -Multiple bizarre symptoms, most closely resembles ME/CFS -Likely persistent infection: SARCoV2 & other reactivated infections.

Happening today!! #LongCovid

I’ve seen it happen again and again. When a lab’s work gets noticed here, it often leads to new collaborations beyond the original discovery. That’s why I keep sharing. Every small connection brings us closer to a cure.

Tainan, Taiwan. In over 17 countries, researchers studied 17,040 chronic kidney disease patients with COVID-19 and found that prior vaccination, especially 3+ doses, cut the risk of major kidney events or death by up to 55% within 30 days. tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

Researchers used stem cell-based gastruloids to test molnupiravir’s safety and found developmental toxicity at doses similar to those in patients, showing these non-animal models can flag risks faster than animal tests. academic.oup.com/toxsci/advance…

Nigeria and Ghana researchers report a COVID-19 case where a man tested positive, recovered, then tested positive again days later without new exposure, suggesting possible viral reactivation rather than reinfection. researchsquare.com/article/rs-645…

Brazilian study of 3,155 nurses found that 61% experienced long COVID symptoms like fatigue, memory loss, and anxiety. Comorbidities, ICU stays, rhinitis, and obesity were major risk factors. Persistent effects demand urgent worker support. researchsquare.com/article/rs-683…

Japan CARE Study with 1497 adults found 77% reported long COVID symptoms within a year. Fatigue, cough, runny nose, and headache were most common. Women, younger age, and pre-existing psychological or lung conditions raised risk. researchsquare.com/article/rs-691…

Liverpool researchers found that lung models grown with dynamic flow better mimic human airways and improve predictions of how SARS-CoV-2 infects bronchial and alveolar tissue, revealing key differences in variant behavior and immune responses. biorxiv.org/content/10.110…

Rutgers-Camden researchers found that SARS-CoV E proteins from both SARS-CoV-1 and -2 cause strong local membrane bending but not long-range curvature, suggesting their shape and leaflet thickness asymmetry help minimize membrane deformation energy. biorxiv.org/content/10.110…

Madrid-based Joan B Soriano, advisor to WHO and scientific lead at Spain’s REiCOP network, is pushing for better diagnosis and care for long COVID, a complex condition with over 200 symptoms and still lacking unified clinical guidelines. thelancet.com/journals/lanre…