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December 16th, 2020

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New Chinese Study Confirms COVID-19 Attacks Testicles, May Affect Male FertilityPosted: 15 Dec 2020 09:15 AM PSTA new study has revealed that SARS-CoV-2, the virus which causes COVID-19, infects the testicles and likely impacts male fertility. Recall in March we reported that doctors in central Wuhan raised concerns over testicle damage after observing a lowered ratio of testosterone to luteinising hormone (T/LH).Now, nine months later, a team of 14 researchers from Wuhan, China have published disturbing evidence from a small sample of patients that COVID-19 not only infects the testicles, but may interfere with sperm production by causing inflammation and ‘massive’ loss in young sperm cells.The team’s findings on how COVID-19 infects testicles corroborates the March reporting – namely, the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein binds to ACE2 receptors, which are produced throughout the body, including the seminiferous tubules which carry sperm while it matures.“Strikingly, in four of the five cases, GC [germ cell] loss was massive, with only a few GCs left attached to the seminiferous tubules,” reads the study, published Monday in Nature, Cellular & Molecular Immunology. Five COVID-19 patients included in the study were aged 51, 62, 70, 78 and 83 years of age, while control patients were 71, 78 and 80. And though they may lie on the older-end of the curve where male fertility has begun to decline, the control group’s germ cells were “well aligned around the whole seminiferous tubules” compared to the COVID-19 patients.

“Consistent with the immunohistochemistry results, RT-qPCR showed significantly increased mRNA levels of ACE2 and TMPRSS2 in the testes of all COVID-19 patient compared to control patient testes,” reads the report, which “further supports the hypothesis that SARS-CoV-2 is able to attack testicular cells.” It is unknown how the virus increases ACE2 production in the testes.

“Collectively, our findings provide direct evidence that SARS-CoV-2 can infect the testis and GCs, indicating the potential impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on spermatogenesis and male fertility.”While the study is small with just five participants, the authors write that “further study is essential to reveal the underlying mechanism of SARS-CoV-2 infection of testicular cells and the correlation of testis infection with the clinical course of COVID-19.”Perhaps men who have recovered from COVID-19 should have their sperm counts tested?Republished from ZeroHedge.com with permissionThe post New Chinese Study Confirms COVID-19 Attacks Testicles, May Affect Male Fertility appeared first on We Are Change. Mitch McConnell Officially Concedes Joe Biden is “President-Elect” Following Congratulations From Vladimir PutinPosted: 15 Dec 2020 08:27 AM PSTFollowing last night’s dreary acceptance speech from Joe Biden, who celebrated the Electoral College officially certifying his victory in the Nov. 3 election by warning yet again about the “long dark winter” ahead, GOP Sen Majority Leader Mitch McConnell—who cagily encouraged Trump and his allies to raise questions and kick the tires, without embracing more combative rhetoric about a stolen election—has officially conceded that Biden is now “President-Elect”.Watch Mitch McConnell finally acknowledge Biden’s win: pic.twitter.com/zBHNOxATRH— The Recount (@therecount) December 15, 2020Following congratulations from Vladimir Putin earlier on Tuesday, McConnell said: “Our country has officially a President-elect & a Vice President-elect..The Electoral College has spoken…Today, I want to congratulate Pres-elect Joe Biden.”It looks like McConnell, often credited as the architect of the GOP’s combative approach toward the Obama Administration, is now all about inter-party “unity” now that his old buddy Joe Biden is in office.Dems are of course complaining about how it took McConnell “more than a month” to acknowledge Biden’s victory.Finally Mitch McConnell says: “The Electoral College has spoken. Today I want to congratulate President-elect Joe Biden.” It should not have taken him more than a month to say these words— Ari Berman (@AriBerman) December 15, 2020Keep in mind, these are the same people who categorically dismissed every report and claim of voting-related irregularity and/or fraud without even stopping to look at the details.But while Dems seize the opportunity to slam McConnell, the (sad) reality on the ground suggests they really should be celebrating. As Carl Quintanilla points out, “…Biden and McConnell have a real relationship—forged over the years as Senate colleagues and combatants. McConnell was the only Senate Republican to attend the funeral for Biden’s son beau in 2015…”“.. Biden and McConnell have a real relationship — forged over the years as Senate colleagues and combatants. McConnell was the only Senate Republican to attend the funeral for Biden’s son Beau in 2015 ..”(via @politico)https://t.co/Vrkx6QOg56 pic.twitter.com/eKrIT3NiCd— Carl Quintanilla (@carlquintanilla) November 6, 2020In other words, get ready for a Republican Party that’s suddenly all about “unity”—presumably so long as Biden keeps a lid on restive progressives like AOC.Republished from ZeroHedge.com with permissionThe post Mitch McConnell Officially Concedes Joe Biden is “President-Elect” Following Congratulations From Vladimir Putin appeared first on We Are Change. William Barr to Resign as U.S. Attorney General by ChristmasPosted: 14 Dec 2020 09:37 PM PSTWell that escalated quickly…A week ago, The Justice Department has refuted a New York Times report that Attorney General William Barr may leave before the end of the year, saying in a statement that he “intends to stay as long as President Trump needs him.”It appears that wasn’t very long…Amid a growing sense of frustration, President Trump has just tweeted that Attorney General William Barr will be leaving office before Christmas:“Just had a very nice meeting with Attorney General Bill Barr at the White House. Our relationship has been a very good one, he has done an outstanding job! As per letter, Bill will be leaving just before Christmas to spend the holidays with his family…”Trump went on to note that:“Deputy Attorney General Jeff Rosen, an outstanding person, will become Acting Attorney General. Highly respected Richard Donoghue will be taking over the duties of Deputy Attorney General. Thank you to all!
Trump’s frustrations grew from various recent events including Barr’s unwillingness to support election-manipulation accusations (and investigate fully) , Barr’s constant mismanagement of expectation surrounding John Durham’s probe into the origins of the Russia probe, and most recently the fact that Barr appeared to keep the details of Hunter Biden’s investigation hidden from the public during Trump’s impeachment process and throughout the election. Barr’s resignation letter (below) appears to be a flattering picture of Trump’s accomplishments (achieved while Barr did nothing to fend off ‘resistance’)…“Few could have weathered these attacks, much less forge ahead with a positive program for the country.”Full resignation letter below: