How the Coronavirus Sneaks Into Your Body
SCENT OF EVIL
An abundance of receptors in your nose, eyes, and gut make them natural targets for the coronavirus.
Photo Illustration by Sarah Rogers/The Daily Beast / Photos Getty
When the coronavirus wields its spike protein in an attempt to break into your cells, not all targets are created equally. Researchers at Cambridge University wanted to know which of our cells and organs are most vulnerable to infection so they looked for the ones that make it easiest for the virus to latch on and get replicating. So what parts of your body are the virus’ favorite routes of infection and why? And how does knowing the virus’ entryway help us figure out better ways of keeping it out?
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