How Does The COVID-19 Virus Affect Our gut Microbiome?
A SARS-CoV-2 infection affects many organ systems in the body, including the gut microbiome and the 100 trillion bacterial that make up this important part of our bodies and its immune system.
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Could Alzheimer’s Disease be a Response to Infection?
Recent research suggests that Alzheimer’s could be due to amyloid plaque forming around an infectious agent. Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive disease that affects more than three million people each year. There are limited treatment options and no cure. While it generally affects those over the age of 60, it has been diagnosed in people Read more about Could Alzheimer’s Disease be a Response to Infection?[…]
Transmission of Lyme Disease by Mosquitos and Flies
The classic bulls-eye rash is one that most people are warned to watch out for and are told to seek medical assistance if it appears on the skin. This rash is called erythema migrans and may occur from infection with a bacterium of the genus Borrelia. These bacteria are spirochetes and have a flagellum that aids Read more about Transmission of Lyme Disease by Mosquitos and Flies[…]
