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![Published August 5, 2024 in PLOS Pathogens: "SARS-CoV-2 spike-induced syncytia are senescent and contribute to exacerbated heart failure" "Author Summary In this paper, we directly linked SARS-2-S-triggered syncytium [fused cells] formation in the absence of infection with the ensuing induction of cellular senescence and its pathophysiological contribution to heart failure. We propose that both SARS-2-S expression and SARS-2-S protein internalization were sufficient to induce senescence in nonsenescent ACE2expressing cells. This is important because of the persistent existence of SARS-2-S or extracellular vesicles containing SARS-2-S during the post-acute stages of SARS-CoV-2 infection in human subjects. ... However, syncytium formation or cellular senescence observed with the wild-type fusogenic S protein does not occur with the spike proteins produced by currently approved COVID-19 mRNA vaccines. ..."](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GURP49TW0AAb71d.jpg?name=orig)
ALT Published August 5, 2024 in PLOS Pathogens: "SARS-CoV-2 spike-induced syncytia are senescent and contribute to exacerbated heart failure" "Author Summary In this paper, we directly linked SARS-2-S-triggered syncytium [fused cells] formation in the absence of infection with the ensuing induction of cellular senescence and its pathophysiological contribution to heart failure. We propose that both SARS-2-S expression and SARS-2-S protein internalization were sufficient to induce senescence in nonsenescent ACE2expressing cells. This is important because of the persistent existence of SARS-2-S or extracellular vesicles containing SARS-2-S during the post-acute stages of SARS-CoV-2 infection in human subjects. ... However, syncytium formation or cellular senescence observed with the wild-type fusogenic S protein does not occur with the spike proteins produced by currently approved COVID-19 mRNA vaccines. ..."
ALT Governor Hochul: There was a ban on masks before the pandemic that you couldn't have face coverings that didn't serve a purpose. For example, a surgical mask for someone who is elderly or ill — the pandemic removed that from our State Law. It was repealed at the time, but I absolutely will go back and take a look at this and see whether it can be restored because it is frightening to people. You're sitting on a subway train and someone puts on a mask like this and comes in — you don't know if they're going to be committing a crime, they're going to have a gun, or whether they're just going to be threatening or intimidating you because you are Jewish, which is exactly what happened the other day. Absolutely unacceptable in the State of New York.
ALT Guardian: Zhen Hun (Novel) Vol. 3. From bestselling author priest. “Will you choose to die with me and return to Chaos for all eternity?” When a mysterious illness knocks Zhao Yunlan off his feet, he enjoys being doted on by Shen Wei—until he discovers a grim secret that threatens to tear them apart. However, it’s not just their domestic bliss that’s on the verge of collapse. The Great Seal is cracking, order itself is about to break down and extinguish all life, and their only hope to stop the destruction is the final Hallowed Artifact: the Soul-Guarding Lamp. But even as the world threatens to crumble around them, Zhao Yunlan searches for the truth and a way to keep Shen Wei by his side, this time for all eternity. From the author of Stars of Chaos: Sha Po Lang and Faraway Wanderers comes the thrilling conclusion to Guardian—the hit novel that inspired a live-action series.