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The conversation began by highlighting the ongoing impact of long COVID, specifically focusing on individuals who continue to experience symptoms like brain fog long after the pandemic’s initial phases. A recent study published in Brain Communications provided the first biological evidence explaining this phenomenon. Researchers discovered changes in AMPA receptors of the brain, which are crucial for memory and learning, potentially linking these changes to cognitive impairments commonly associated with long COVID. Utilizing cutting-edge PET imaging, the study compared brain scans of those with long COVID to those without, revealing increased AMPA receptor densities in affected individuals.
Dr. Deepak Nair pointed out that the study’s findings were intriguing, noting that those with brain fog showed an upregulation of AMPA receptors, linking this to possible cognitive function decline. However, the findings suggest that increased AMPA activity is only part of the picture; an overactive immune response in the brain, potentially triggered by COVID infections, might also contribute. Researchers identified inflammatory markers that coincided with increased AMPA receptor levels, indicating that these immune responses might underlie the receptor changes and associated cognitive issues.
Despite these promising insights, the study remains in its early stages. Dr. Nair highlighted the need for additional context, such as the COVID status of the control group, to further validate the results. While the study did not propose a specific treatment, it offers a direction for scientists to explore, such as developing medications targeting AMPA receptor activity to help alleviate brain fog symptoms. According to Dr. Takuya Takahashi, recognizing brain fog as a legitimate condition could inspire the healthcare industry to develop better diagnostic tools and treatments, offering hope to those still battling the long-term effects of COVID-19.
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John Mushenhouse Neil Steven Lawrence we will let of course Philip Williams Glynn Brown Bishop Monty Lasseter Bishop Charles Alochi unpack for our @followers this Fascinating intersection of neuroscience and faith! Understanding how AMPA receptors facilitate neural plasticity and rapid synaptic transmission gives us a glimpse into the biological framework God designed for us to experience His presence. When we worship, pray in tongues, or encounter the Holy Spirit, these same mechanisms that enable learning and memory formation may also be pathways through which spiritual experiences leave lasting impressions on our hearts and minds. This doesn’t diminish the supernatural—rather, it reveals how beautifully God created our brains to be receptive to both natural and spiritual realities. It deepens my appreciation for Pentecostal worship, knowing our whole being—body, mind, and spirit—is engaged in encountering the divine @highlight
Neil Steven Lawrence
Great report!
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Philip Williams + Jose Salinas Oscar Valdez are SO well self learned in REV that would tell us this @ ONCE