Zahra Shakeri

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An ultra-early, transient interferon-associated innate immune response associates with protection from SARS-CoV-2 infection despite exposure Our interferon-associated signature of early SARS-CoV-2 infection characterises a subgroup of exposed, uninfected contacts in three independent cohorts who may have successfully aborted infection prior to induction of adaptive immunity. The earlier transient upregulation of signature genes in PCR-negative compared to PCR-positive CHIM volunteers suggests that ultra-early interferon-associated innate immune responses correlate with, and may contribute to, protection against SARS-CoV-2 infection.

Why do some people, despite SARS-CoV-2 exposure, not develop an infection?
An ultra-early interferon response blocks Covid
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adds to protection from pre-existing, cross-reactive T cells in some people

Americans are now one-third less likely to die from cancer at the same ages as Americans in 1990

I agree with the results but with caution, as recent investigations show high levels of lead and cadmium in dark chocolates, particularly from major brands. I would love to hear insights from the experts here.

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Thanks for sharing this. I recently heard about this as well and would love to learn more about this silent public health risk that isn’t being effectively communicated to the public. Lead and cadmium pose serious risks to all ages, yet major brands are blacklisted with little public awareness.