“What’s interesting about our findings is that with COVID-19, it’s the opposite. The nasal autoantibodies showed up soon after infection, targeting an important inflammatory molecule produced by the patient’s cells,” Gohsn said in an Emory news release. “These autoantibodies latched on t...
One common type of testing for COVID-19 today is a nose swab that's similar to screening for other flu viruses. In the earliest COVID-19 nasal tests, the doctor would swab the inside of your nose for several seconds with a long, single-use tool that looks like a gia...
Many conditions can cause a stuffy nose with a headache, including an infection of the sinuses (sinusitis), a cold, COVID-19, allergies, respiratory syncytial virus, an ear infection, migraine, and nasal polyps. Schedule an appointment with your doctor to help pinpoint what's causing your s...
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There are still many unanswered questions, such as where and how the capsid disintegrates to release its contents. However, the observation that the capsid is an importin-like transporter might one day be exploited for better AIDS therapies. ...
The Cue COVID-19 Test is designed to be easy to use and requires only a self-administered anterior nasal swab to collect a sample. This makes it a convenient testing option for individuals and organizations looking to monitor their health and prevent the spread of COVID-19. ...