(HealthNewsDigest.com) - LA JOLLA, CALIF. – April 16, 2021 – Scientists at Sanford Burnham Prebys have identified a set of human genes that fight SARS-CoV-2 infection, the virus that causes COVID-19. Knowing which genes help control viral infection can greatly assist researchers’ understanding of factors that affect disease severity and also suggest possible therapeutic options. The genes in question are related to interferons, the body’s frontline virus fighters.
The study was published in the journal
“We wanted to gain a better understanding of the cellular response to SARS-CoV-2, including what drives a strong or weak response to infection,” says Sumit K. Chanda, Ph.D., professor and director of the Immunity and Pathogenesis Program at Sanford Burnham Prebys and lead author of the study. “We’ve gained new insights into how the virus exploits the human cells it invades, but we are still searching for its Achille’s heel so that we can develop optimal antivir
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LA JOLLA, CALIF. - April 16, 2021 - Scientists at Sanford Burnham Prebys have identified a set of human genes that fight SARS-CoV-2 infection, the virus that causes COVID-19. Knowing which genes help control viral infection can greatly assist researchers understanding of factors that affect disease severity and also suggest possible therapeutic options. The genes in question are related to interferons, the body s frontline virus fighters.
The study was published in the journal
Molecular Cell. We wanted to gain a better understanding of the cellular response to SARS-CoV-2, including what drives a strong or weak response to infection, says Sumit K. Chanda, Ph.D., professor and director of the Immunity and Pathogenesis Program at Sanford Burnham Prebys and lead author of the study. We ve gained new insights into how the virus exploits the human cells it invades, but we are still searching for its Achille s heel so that we can develop optimal antivirals.
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Des Peres Mayor Mark Becker has rescinded an executive order issued in March 2020 to address grocery store deliveries associated with lock downs.
When the pandemic forced a shutdown of businesses in March 2020, Becker issued executive orders for, among other items, dealing with hiring freezes, door-to-door solicitations, private use of parks and other city-owned properties and grocery store deliveries after 10 p.m.
The intent of the order was to address shortages of food and other household supplies at grocery stores in Des Peres due to pandemic-related panic buying. The order was to remain in effect until Sept. 15, 2021.Â
The regulations made it difficult for stores to restock merchandise. By rescinding the order, effective April 1, grocery store deliveries can occur before 10 p.m.
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