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TWiN 50: Neurological sequelae after COVID-19

This Week in Neuroscience

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Investigating Synaptic Changes in SARS-CoV-2 Infected Brain Slices

Researchers examine the effects of SARS-CoV-2 infection on adult human brain slices, revealing changes in viral RNA expression and presynaptic terminals. The study highlights the upregulation of electrophilin, a protein associated with synapse development and neurotransmission, and the modulation of cyclic AMP levels by a specific peptide.

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