Blood Stem Cells Shown to be Susceptible to Viruses
Recent research has revealed an alarming finding - blood stem cells are now known to be susceptible to Covid-19. This is a cause for concern, as these cells are responsible for the production of all other blood cells, including white blood cells which are essential to our immune system. Researchers have found that SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for Covid-19, can infect blood stem cells and impair their ability to produce other blood cells. This could lead to a weakened immune response and potentially more severe symptoms of the virus. It is essential that further research is conducted to understand how this virus affects our blood stem cells and how we can protect them.
source: Phys.org