For millions globally, recovering from SARS-CoV-2 infection has not meant a return to normal health. The lingering, often debilitating, symptoms of Long Covid – ranging from constant fatigue and ‘brain fog’ to muscle pain and heart palpitations – have remained a complex medical mystery. .New research, led by scientists from Stellenbosch University, suggests a physiological driver for these persistent symptoms:…
Tag: Immunology
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Nobel Prize Highlights Advances in Cancer Immunotherapy
American scientists Mary Brunkow and Fred Ramsdell, alongside their Japanese colleague Shimon Sakaguchi, have been awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. The prestigious award recognises their pivotal discoveries concerning regulatory T cells. These discoveries have fundamentally changed our understanding of the immune system. Additionally, they have paved the way for novel treatments for cancer and autoimmune disorders.…
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Malaria Exposure Linked to Reduced COVID-19 Risks
When the COVID-19 pandemic began its global spread in 2020, experts feared the worst for Africa. Its healthcare systems were already battling endemic diseases, including malaria exposure. However, a surprising trend emerged. Many African nations reported lower rates of severe COVID-19 than countries in Europe and North America. New research from the Malaria Consortium, led by Dr Jane Achan, provides…