During the ongoing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, it has become clear that hyperactive inflammation is sometimes induced by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) via its spike antigen. This is mediated by cytokines released by inflammatory cells, such as monocytes. An interesting new bioRxiv* preprint reports the suppression of monocyte glycolysis and cytokine production when exposed to […]

Pregnant women have a higher risk of developing severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) if they are infected by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The effect on the fetus, however, is less clear. A new bioRxiv* preprint research paper reports the immunological footprint in the newborn left by maternal infection with SARS-CoV-2 during pregnancy. The maternal infection was […]