r/science • u/Wagamaga • Feb 03 '25

Neuroscience Scientists discover that even mild COVID-19 can alter brain proteins linked to Alzheimer’s disease, potentially increasing dementia risk—raising urgent public health concerns.

https://www.imperial.ac.uk/news/260553/covid-19-linked-increase-biomarkers-abnormal-brain/
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u/RandomUsernameGener8 Feb 03 '25

Hopefully it cancels itself out in your case

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u/Tolvat Feb 03 '25

Only if he gets it one more time.

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u/RainDancingChief Feb 03 '25

I know what you're thinking. Did he get six cases or only five? Well, to tell you the truth, in all this excitement, I've kinda lost track myself.

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u/DethSonik Feb 04 '25

A+ Ace ventura reference.