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COVID-19 alters human genes, explaining mystery behind coronavirus ‘long haulers’
Study Finds ^ | April 28th, 2021 | by Chris Melore

Posted on 04/28/2021 3:52:44 PM PDT by Mariner

LUBBOCK, Texas — For some COVID-19 patients, getting over their infection is just the beginning of the recovery. Over the last year, COVID “long haulers” have continued experiencing a variety of symptoms months after the virus clears. These include anything from skin problems, to shortness of breath, to losing the sense of taste or smell. Now, researchers say they may know why this is happening. A new study finds coronavirus actually causes long-term changes to an infected patient’s genes.

Specifically, scientists reveal the spike protein of SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing COVID-19, creates long-lasting changes to human gene expression. These tiny spikes cover the surface of coronavirus cells. They allow the virus to bind to certain receptors on human cells and hijack their functions — leading to COVID infection. Once the spike cuts into a patient’s cells, the virus releases its own genetic material into the cell so it can replicate.

“We found that exposure to the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein alone was enough to change baseline gene expression in airway cells,” says Nicholas Evans, a master’s student at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, in a media release. “This suggests that symptoms seen in patients may initially result from the spike protein interacting with the cells directly.”

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TOPICS: Business/Economy; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: chinavirus; clickbait; dumbingdownfr; genes; longhaulers; spammingfordollars; spikeprotein
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Seems the virus produces a substance that alters the genes of some people.

And the effect is long lasting.

1 posted on 04/28/2021 3:52:44 PM PDT by Mariner
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To: Mariner

Isn’t the spike what the vaccine tricks the body into producing?


2 posted on 04/28/2021 3:55:19 PM PDT by Uncle Miltie (Trans Undocumented. Anti Woke Supremacist. Covid Abortionist.)
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To: Mariner

It is never going away - COVID FOREVER!!!!


3 posted on 04/28/2021 3:56:59 PM PDT by Ken522
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To: Uncle Miltie

“COVID-19 mRNA vaccines give instructions for our cells to make a harmless piece of what is called the “spike protein.” The spike protein is found on the surface of the virus that causes COVID-19.”

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/different-vaccines/mrna.html


4 posted on 04/28/2021 3:57:31 PM PDT by Uncle Miltie (Trans Undocumented. Anti Woke Supremacist. Covid Abortionist.)
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To: Mariner

Thanks China. Thanks Fauci.m Nice gain of function, you created, you creeps.


5 posted on 04/28/2021 3:57:49 PM PDT by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is either opinion, or satire. Or both.)
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To: Mariner
Seems the virus produces a substance that alters the genes of some people. And the effect is long lasting.

And inexplicably, the "vaccine" (mRNA) which really isn't, is a substance that alters the genes of people by DESIGN. The effects are already apparent and the long term effects are unknown but safe to say there is trouble ahead. We are living a scientific horror show. I am not a doubter to be contrarian nor am I a anti-vaxxer but I think we need to be very concerned about everything Covid.

6 posted on 04/28/2021 3:58:19 PM PDT by shanover (...To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them.-S.Adams)
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creates long-lasting changes to human gene expression

Changing gene expression and changing genes are very different things.

7 posted on 04/28/2021 3:58:43 PM PDT by jdege
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To: Uncle Miltie

I THINK that is true for the mRNA vaccines.

Maybe they just signal the cell to develop resistance to the spike and protein.

But there’s probably an expert on FR that will come along and edify both of us.


8 posted on 04/28/2021 3:59:15 PM PDT by Mariner (War Criminal #18)
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To: Mariner

The scary thing is that it is the spike protein producing mRNA that is injected as a vaccine. This mRNA was specifically produced to be more stable than the naturally occurring version. MIT discovered that this means its more likely to transfer back into the cells DNA.

https://childrenshealthdefense.org/defender/science-mrna-vaccines-alter-dna/


9 posted on 04/28/2021 3:59:18 PM PDT by ALPAPilot
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To: jdege

Going on a low-carb diet changes gene expression.


10 posted on 04/28/2021 3:59:31 PM PDT by jdege
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To: Uncle Miltie

“scientists reveal the spike protein of SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing COVID-19, creates long-lasting changes to human gene expression.”

Article above.

So isn’t it therefore the case that the covid vaccine gives the injectee at least a probability of becoming a long hauler?


11 posted on 04/28/2021 3:59:32 PM PDT by Uncle Miltie (Trans Undocumented. Anti Woke Supremacist. Covid Abortionist.)
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To: Mariner

the kung flu is the gift that keeps on giving and keeps on taking at the same time...


12 posted on 04/28/2021 4:00:15 PM PDT by heavy metal (smiling improves your face value as well as making people wonder what the hell you're up to... 😁)
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Viruses have changed our DNA for thousands of years.

'More ancient viruses lurk in our DNA than we thought'
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/03/160322100714.htm

13 posted on 04/28/2021 4:07:20 PM PDT by T.B. Yoits
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Interesting. I’ll file it away. Not sure what to do with this information except wonder why the spike proteins created by the vaccines don’t do the same thing. Answer my own question, it’s because the vaccine induced spike protein is not the virus.

I recall early on in the pandemic there was talk about the Covid-19 virus having some partial relationship or similarity to HIV. But didn’t get too down that rabbit hole.


14 posted on 04/28/2021 4:08:23 PM PDT by monkeyshine (live and let live is dead)
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To: Mariner

This in a nutshell explains my concerns for the mRNA injection. It is why I am leaning towards the J&J vaccine if/when I get it. I am a going to wait for several more 10s of millions aren’t vaccinated first.


15 posted on 04/28/2021 4:08:37 PM PDT by jrestrepo (Now I am an insurgent. Starve the beast (any way possible) )
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To: Mariner

COVID-19 “Vaccine” alters human genes.

Fixed it.


16 posted on 04/28/2021 4:10:05 PM PDT by HypatiaTaught (president FRAUD of the divided states of China)
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To: Uncle Miltie

It’s NOT a vaccine it’s a therapy.

Changing the definition of a vaccine doesn’t make it so.. look at infrastructure.. It’s whatever we say it is..

Christ these morons will do anything to keep the BS going.


17 posted on 04/28/2021 4:17:13 PM PDT by maddog55 ((the only thing systemic in America is the left's hatred of it!))
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To: Uncle Miltie
Isn’t the spike what the vaccine tricks the body into producing?

Yes, but the "spike protein" isn't floating around in your blood infecting cells, causing them to mutate. In very simple terms:

The mRNA enters a cell and instructs the cell to make a protein, in this case a protein just like the S, or Spike protein of the virus. This spike protein rises to the surface of the cell. Your immune system recognizes this cell as "infected" and attacks it. Just like dead or attenuated virus vaccines, the spike protein isn't multiplying and spreading, it's just sitting there on a cell, waiting to be destroyed. The body can only make as many spike protein particles as there are mRNA nanoparticles in the vaccine dose.

18 posted on 04/28/2021 4:20:32 PM PDT by ETCM
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So, Just thinking, if it alters DNA, it was probably engineered. Uh OH Dr. Fauci, Please pick up the RED Courtesy Phone…..


19 posted on 04/28/2021 4:21:33 PM PDT by Shady (Prince Andrew must be dethroned...And who killed Ashli Babbitt? )
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To: shanover

I am with you. I’m not an anti-vaxxer. Shoot, I was in the Army. All my kids are up to date on all their vaccines.
I am concerned about this thing though. Personally, I don’t get the flu shot, I won’t get this vaccine either. I don’t need it.


20 posted on 04/28/2021 4:23:41 PM PDT by vpintheak (Live free, or die!)
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