Top Section (Left to Right) 1a/ comparison of common colds HCoVs, SARS, SARS-2, MERS, Flu pathogen characteristics, SARS-2 has blend characteristics of SARS, NL63, and MERS (uncommon) 1b/ SARS-2 receptor ACE2 similar to that for SARS and NL63 with varying outcomes determined by ACE2 down-regulation differentials, facilitatory receptor Sialic Acid to enhance attachment to ACE2 […]

In Part 2 of our Nose-dive series, we will examine the key biology actors of COVID-19 focused especially in the nasal passage—point of first contact between SARS-CoV-2 and human body. We will also evaluate these scientific findings’ conformity with real-world data from the pandemic. The key biological processes of COVID-19 infection and disease progression are […]

As we head to the Fall season, we ready ourselves for the given round of common cold and influenza. This year, we will experience the second season of COVID-19 because of the “common cold” component of SARS-CoV-2. Over the past few months for those who follow COVID-19 closely, the terminology of “Hope-Simpson” has been added […]

The COVID-19 Pandemic, caused by SARS-CoV-2, remains a “mysterious” disease even after its arrival in the world more than nine months ago. The general consensus is—the virus is a highly transmissible pathogen that can cause a wide range of symptoms, depending on the health condition of the individual. Beyond that consensus, there has been much […]

With the decline of COVID-19 cases in some areas and the resurgence in other areas, what is the correct scientific position on “immunity” to COVID-19? To begin the analysis, let’s look at the concept of “herd immunity” on a societal level. Herd immunity occurs when enough people of a population obtained immunity against an infectious […]

Eight plus months into the Global Pandemic known as COVID-19 with over 700,000 resultant deaths, the people and policy makers of the world are as confused as before. There are continuous debates on lock-down measures, mask/no mask, emergency use of certain drugs, etc. Everyone from politicians to celebrities to news personalities speak with scientific authority […]

COVID-19 is the biggest threat facing our world given its pronounced effects on the health of individuals and the socio-economic welfare of nations. With the varied pandemic responses, the one constant scientific theme is—the virus is “new” and we know “so little” about the virus. Eight months into the pandemic with both COVID-19 biology findings […]

The hottest debate involving COVID-19 is the school re-opening status for the Fall. Empirically, 166 children died from flu and 30 children died from COVID-19 (from CDC, as of July 4, 2020). From this standpoint, no scientific argument exists against the opening of schools in the Fall. However, a number of government officials, public health […]

As we continue to navigate through the many headlines on COVID-19, it is becoming increasingly difficult to see the SIGNAL from the noise. There have been key developments and findings on COVID-19 which have not been broadly presented through the mass media. The Good: Therapeutic Options for Different Stages of COVID-19 Based on the latest […]

On Independence Day, this is dedicated to those who stand for FREEDOM, JUSTICE & EQUALITY FOR ALL with valor. The Truth Will Set Us Free! Since COVID-19 was first reported in the news, we have heard two main narratives. Depending on your political affiliation or global viewpoint, you took either the “blue pill” or the […]