Podcast: Have We Pinpointed a Cause of Long COVID?

By Cameron English and ChuckDinerstein — Sep 23, 2024

Scientists have learned much about COVID-19 over the last four years. But several aspects of the pandemic remain to be fully explained, including Long COVID: a chronic condition that can cause or contribute to some 200 health effects throughout our bodies. A recent study suggests that fibrin, a key component of blood clots, plays a role in the development on Long COVID, and may lead to effective treatments for the condition. Let's take a closer look at the results.

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Join Cameron English and Dr. Chuck Dinerstein on Episode 91 of the Science Dispatch podcast as they discuss:

Silent Killer: How Fibrin Drives COVID-19’s Hidden Damage and Long-Term Brain Fog

New research reveals that fibrin, a key component of blood clots, may be the secret culprit behind the devastating neurological and inflammatory aftermath of the virus, including long COVID. From dense, stubborn clots to brain fog, the interaction of COVID’s spike protein with fibrin could be the missing link — and a potential target for life-saving therapies.

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Cameron English

Director of Bioscience

Cameron English is a writer, editor and co-host of the Science Facts and Fallacies Podcast. Before joining ACSH, he was managing editor at the Genetic Literacy Project.