Post-COVID Biology: How the Virus Changed the Human Body
🦠 Post-COVID Biology: How the Virus Changed the Human Body COVID-19 may have slowed down worldwide, but its impact on the human body continues. Many people who recovered from the infection still experience biological and biochemical changes months or even years later. This condition is often called Post-COVID Syndrome or Long COVID. Understanding these changes is important for Life Science students, researchers, and the general public. 🔬 How COVID-19 Affects the Body Even After Recovery COVID-19 does not end when the virus becomes undetectable. The infection leaves behind several biochemical and physiological changes in different organs. Below are the major biological impacts seen in post-COVID individuals. 1️⃣ Immune System Changes 🧪 Immune Overactivation During infection, the body releases a “cytokine storm.” Even after recovery, inflammatory markers like CRP, IL-6, ferritin may remain high. This causes chronic fatigue, muscle pain, and l...