Omicron Doesn't Infect the Lungs Very Well, Animal Studies Find - The New York Times

Omicron Doesn't Infect the Lungs Very Well, Animal Studies Find - The New York Times
Compared with earlier variants, Omicron may cause less damage to the lungs, new animal research suggests.
Many cells in the lung carry a protein called TMPRSS2 on their surface that can inadvertently help passing viruses gain entry to the cell. But Dr. Guptas team found that this protein doesnt grab on t… [+1669 chars] Read More



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