EPISODE · Oct 14, 2024 · 6 MIN
How the COVID-19 Spike Protein Affects the Brain | PsychoLens #006
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This study found that injecting the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein into the hippocampus of mice caused memory problems and anxiety-like behavior. The spike protein didn’t kill neurons but activated glial cells to release inflammatory molecules. These findings may explain some of the neurological and psychological symptoms seen in COVID-19 patients.
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This study found that injecting the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein into the hippocampus of mice caused memory problems and anxiety-like behavior. The spike protein didn’t kill neurons but activated glial cells to release inflammatory molecules. These...
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