Covid-19 played a big part in many photographers lives this year. Hopefully a vaccine or at the very least a treatment will lessen covid-19's impact this fall and winter. In the meantime, a story was published this week on how a supercomputer, the second most powerful in the world, went to task analyzing covid-19.
Its findings were in one researchers words, "a eureka moment". The finding reveal a new theory on how covid-19 impacts the body. A fascinating and hugely informative read. It also reinforced in me the importance of wearing a mask and keeping physical distancing. Especially if you are in certain vulnerable groups or susceptible to getting covid-19. Although I had read that those with hypertension or high blood pressure should be more careful, I did not understand why until now.
The article also explains the reason why women may be more resistant to covid-19 than men.
Supercomputer analyzes covid-19 and reveals a new theory
This one goes back to March 2020. Related info on Ace-2 receptor (the doorway to covid-19) and Ace-2 inhibitors commonly used to treat hypertension and high blood pressure.
Ace-2 Receptor, the doorway to covid-19 (Ace Inhibitors and ARB's) - Youtube