New Study Explores Effects of Spike Protein on Brains of COVID-19 Patients
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, an estimated 65 million people worldwide are suffering with symptoms of long-COVID, a debilitating condition that affects a wide range of organ systems.Β Neurological symptoms are among the most common. Brain fog,Β memor...
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