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  1. SWAlexander

    SARS-CoV-2 infection and viral fusogens cause neuronal and glial fusion that compromises neuronal activity

    Abstract Numerous viruses use specialized surface molecules called fusogens to enter host cells. Many of these viruses, including the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), can infect the brain and are associated with severe neurological symptoms through poorly understood...
  2. SWAlexander

    Eye movements may be key to chronic fatigue syndrome diagnosis

    25 March 2022 Oculomotor testing in the lab. A Monash Central Clinical School scientist has been awarded $180,000 over three years to develop a way to help diagnose myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). Associate Professor Joanne...