The spike protein of the coronavirus, or SARS-CoV-2, binds to ACE2, a receptor on the host cells, which allows the virus to enter the cells and infect it. Binding is the first step for infection, and ...
CoV-2, the virus behind the Covid-19 pandemic, can persist in the skull and its surroundings i.e. meninges for years after infection, leading to a long-lasting effect on the brain, according to a ...