covid19

The Immune System’s Fight Against the Coronavirus

The Immune System’s Fight Against the Coronavirus

A central player in the fight against the novel coronavirus is our immune system. It protects us against the invader and can even be helpful for its therapy. But sometimes it can turn against us. How does our immune system react to the coronavirus? The coronavirus is — like any other virus — not much […]

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    Coronavirus and the Terrifying Muzzling of Public Health Experts

    Coronavirus and the Terrifying Muzzling of Public Health Experts

    By Michael Halpern The Trump administration is scrambling to reconcile the president’s contradictions of statements made by federal health scientists about the emerging coronavirus crisis. Their solution: muzzle scientists, require that all statements be politically vetted through Vice President Pence, and punish federal employees who draw attention to gross negligence. This is a highly dangerous […]