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Scientists Think They Know Why Men Are More Susceptible To Wu Flu

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Higher concentrations of a key enzyme found in men’s blood could explain why men are more vulnerable to Covid-19 infection than women, according to results of a large study published Sunday.

The findings, published in the European Heart Journal, detail the angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) in organs such as the lungs, kidneys and heart. The enzyme acts as an enabler for Covid-19, allowing it to infect healthy cells.

Dr. Adriaan Voors, lead author and professor of cardiology at the University Medical Center Groningen in The Netherlands, explained how the enzyme helps the unique coronavirus enter the body. More

9 Comments on Scientists Think They Know Why Men Are More Susceptible To Wu Flu

  1. Motorboating has always been a trap to render men useless, for their health, wealth and gun collections….and this ashtray, and this lamp, and these special ordered socks…..

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  2. Gents, fire up a cig. We all know how smokers are less susceptible to the Wubonic plague.

    And we all know how I’ve been extolling the virtues of delicious and vitamin packed American made cigarettes…..for ….. like…. years.

    Now is the time to reignite Americas love affair with the smooth and sultry smokiness only found in smokey smooth, sultry American cigarettes.

    Other than that, my stock portfolio could use a lil’ help in the cluster bomb market. Apparently, none of you use them as often as you should. …The hell is that about?

    Just order one and stick it in the closet. We’re supposed to be helping out small businesses,remember?

    P.S. smoking makes you look cool.

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  3. @Blue Toof May 11, 2020 at 9:21 pm

    > plus a nasty dry cough

    “doctor”: What’s the problem?

    customer: It hurts when I “cough”.

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