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Theo Farrant

Scientists uncover biological cause of Long COVID brain fog in major breakthrough

Scientists in Japan have identified a potential biological cause of Long COVID brain fog, providing evidence that the condition is more than just a lingering symptom and that it’s a measurable, molecular disorder in the brain.

A team at Yokohama City University led by Professor Takuya Takahashi found that people with Long COVID experience widespread increases in AMPA receptor activity, a type of molecule crucial for learning and memory.

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