COVID Pandemic Accelerated Brain Aging by 5.5 Months
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A Yale study suggests COVID-19 may cause Alzheimer's-like plaques in the brain and eyes, potentially explaining symptoms like brain fog, with amyloid beta buildup linked to the virus's spike protein and NRP1 receptor, offering new avenues for treatment and diagnosis.
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