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Omicron might be milder because it has a less
effective way of attacking lung cells, studies say
An annotated schemat-
ic of entry routes used by
the coronavirus shows the
difference between Omi-
cron and Delta, according
to a recent study. Georgina
Brown/Joe Grove/Insider
Two recent lab stud-
ies suggested a reason
Omicron could be more
mild than other variants.
They said its way of at-
tacking cells works badly
in the lungs, where the vi-
rus does the most damage. doing its own thing in many
But Omicron’s meth-
od is more effective else- leading variant research-
where, which could ac-
count for its infectiousness. versity and an author on
The Omicron coro-
navirus variant might be
less severe in humans be-
cause it attacks human lung
cells in a different way, ac-
cording to two laboratory
studies published recently.
A group of 31 scientists
from different universities
collaborated on the proj-
ect for the first study. The
second study was authored
by 34 scientists from Scot-
tish and English institutes.
Both studies were published
in preprint form, which
means they have yet to be
reviewed by other scientists. leagues could help explain
The researchers said
that Omicron’s numerous
mutations appear to have
completely changed how it
COVID-19: New variant, B.1.640.2, detected in France - study
What do you have?
When will they know?
Will they ever tell you?
They can’t keep up with it
It keep multiplying grow-
ing and developing ways
to fight us it’s a true
VIRUS MONSTER.
It’s another reason
to know WHO YOUR
VOTING FOR. I ask
if they don’t have re-
spect for the Virus and
diseases, how can they
have respect for you?
The variant is be-
lieved to be Cameroo-
nian in origin and has
so far spread to 12 pa-
tients in southern France
A new coronavi-
rus variant has been
discovered in south-
ern France, spreading
in a small outbreak, ac-
cording to a new study.
KEVIN COLEMAN JR.
Deion Sanders sent a
clear message to the rest of
the college football world
after bringing another top
recruit to Jackson State.
Kevin Coleman Jr., a
four-star recruit consid-
ered one of the top ten
wide receivers in the 2022
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one of the dominant roots for
infection in deep lung tissue
that’s associated with more
severe disease,” said Gupta
Delta’s mutations mean
it is much better at having its
spike protein snipped than
other variants, Gupta said.
By contrast, Omicron’s
spike protein is very difficult to infect these cells using a
to snip in half, according to route called endosomal fu-
the virus can infect a cell. lab-test results cited in the sion, according to the study.
replicates itself in the body. One way relies on the study on which Gupta is an This would make it more
Omicron “is actually author. This would make capable of causing infec-
shell of the virus fusing with it worse at infecting the tions with mild symptoms.
ways,” Ravindra Gupta, a the membrane of the hu- An annotated sche-
man cell. This route, called matic shows the location
“cell-surface fusion,” is the
er from Cambridge Uni- route Delta prefers, accord- of a bronchus and a lung.
Insider; These findings
the first study, told Insider. ing to Gupta’s previous work. come after other lab stud-
Cell-surface fusion can
“The biology of the virus be used only if a cell car- ies observed Omicron
is not the same as it was be- ries high levels of a mol- replicating much faster
fore. It’s almost a new thing.” ecule called TMPRSS2, in airway and bronchi-
This provides new ev- al cells than in the lungs.
idence supporting the idea which in the case of the
that Omicron is less danger- coronavirus snips the vi- Real-world data sup-
rus’s spike protein in half.
ous, Gupta said. Numerous An annotated sche- ports this finding, as
other studies, and some re- matic of entry routes used Omicron appears to have
al-world data, have suggested led to a smaller percent-
the virus is causing less severe by the coronavirus shows age of hospitalizations
disease and fewer deaths. the difference between than Delta in South Af-
Omicron and Delta, ac-
Experts have been cording to a recent study. lungs in the way Delta does. rica, the UK, and the US.
hesitant to accept the find- Georgina Brown/Joe Grove On the other hand, Omi- The results are pre-
ings too quickly, hoping for cron’s spike protein is much liminary, but they support
more conclusive data. The TMPRSS2 is found better at binding to human the idea that the variant is
paper by Gupta and his col- in large quantities in the cells in general, which gives less dangerous, Gupta said.
lungs, meaning that vari-
ants like Delta can thrive it an advantage in cells with- “So this is what
the difference in severity. there, causing serious dam- out TMPRSS2, the study said.
Two ways to Airway cells have low we think ties it all to-
take over the body age to the people it infects. levels of TMPRSS2, so Omi- gether,” he said.
There are two ways “That is thought to be cron is much more suited
The variant, tenta- ing more transmissible. discover the Airborne vi- I am clear that Detroit and
tively identified B.1.640.2 Whether this new pos- rus may or may not be af- surrounding cities have
according to a recent study sible variant is just as bad fected by the vaccinations. been totally negligent,
backed by the French will only be determined as As they continue to grow and have forgotten one of
government that has yet experts gain further under- and manipulate the system the number one defenses
to be peer-reviewed, is standing of how it works. in which they infiltrate. for this virus is face mask
believed to be Camer- Whether this new pos- The CDC many sci- gloves and protected eyes.
oonian in origin and has sible variant is just as bad entists around the world Now that the election
so far spread to 12 pa- will only be determined as continue to uncover is over mayor Duggan
tients in southern France. experts gain further under- the different manipula- needs to send a clear mes-
This new vari- standing of how it works. tions as the virus contin- sage through all black me-
ant seems to have Vaccinated or not Your ues to grow it appeared dia, for the short and long-
46 new mutations as husband your wife your that we’re living in one term as it stands right now
well as 37 deletions son or your daughter that of those movies that we the virus is not going any-
New COVID-19 chooses not to wear a mask could not believe could where fast. If your people
variants have cropped and protect themselves are happen to us on earth. up-to-date on any of the
up repeatedly over the also treating you like there As many govern- information steady coming
past year which have is no love between you. ments and City munic- out it is obvious that the
changed how the virus Stop the fight about ipalities appeared to be virus is multiplying more
has spread as well as its vaccinations it’s about taking it lightly, by not than it is subtracting from
lethality. However, only protecting all of us. The informing the people is impact. we must protect
a few newly discovered virus keep changing and of the effects being dis- the citizens and those we
variants are eventually keep growing to have a tracted by the financial love by masking up pro-
found to be more danger- fight over being vacci- gain of getting vaccina- tecting all open Avenues
ous, either with a high- nated is the wrong fight. tions and public opinions. the eyes the mouth the nose
er mortality rate or be- As we continue to As I travel the country by any means necessary.
Deion Sanders sends message
after landing another top recruit
Coleman Jr. marks
another coup for Sanders
and Jackson State, who
continue to recruit well
above their perceived
weight. Sanders celebrat-
ed the wide receiver’s de-
cision on Twitter, and sent
class, announced during a clear message to those
Saturday’s All-American who had questioned the
Game that he was com- program he is building.
mitting to play for Sanders This comes on the heels
at Jackson State. Coleman of Sanders landing the
Jr. also had interest from top-rated recruit in the for top recruits, and he’ll fame and reputation, too:
blue-blood programs country. There is every probably keep landing it looks like the guy can
such as Florida State, Mi- indication that Coach some of them. The at- really coach and win the
ami, Oregon, and USC. Prime will keep trying traction goes beyond his respect of his players.
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