Long COVID and Persistent Infections and Future Re-Infections, Oh My! February 27, 2024 Researchers have discovered that persistent COVID infections may contribute to viral evolution and long COVID.
How does HIV-1 squeeze itself into a cell nucleus? February 01, 2024 Researchers have discovered how HIV-1 transports its viral contents into our cell nucleus.
Bacteria have organelles too! December 05, 2023 Researchers have discovered unique compartments in bacteria that could lead to new treatment options for bacterial infections in humans.
Aging? Blame your mitochondria November 08, 2023 Scientists have discovered that mitochondria bursting may cause cellular aging.
Low cortisol? You may be at risk of developing long COVID October 11, 2023 Researchers have discovered that COVID-19 patients with low levels of cortisol—a hormone that regulates inflammation—are more likely to develop long COVID.
Newly discovered cells expand our understanding of the immune system September 13, 2023 Researchers have discovered and characterized new types of immune cells in the thymus, a small gland found in the space between our lungs.