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A black hole awakens and why some people avoid Covid: the week in science
Jun 20, 2024
This podcast covers a range of intriguing topics, including a black hole awakening, a new blood test for early Parkinson's detection, and how some individuals evade Covid infection. It also delves into immune responses to Covid, AI technology for Parkinson's diagnosis, and the collaboration between British and Chinese scientists.
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- Strong immune response in mucosal cells in the nose may help some individuals resist severe COVID-19 infections.
- Blood test combined with AI can detect Parkinson's disease up to 7 years before symptoms show, aiding early diagnosis.
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Understanding Immune Response to COVID-19
A recent human challenge study investigated why some individuals are more resistant to COVID-19 infections. By intentionally exposing volunteers to COVID-19 in the nose, researchers observed a variation in immune responses among participants. Those who didn't develop severe infections exhibited a stronger and quicker immune response in mucosal cells in the nose, acting as the primary defense against the virus.
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