Igor Krein

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Igor Krein

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Israel Katılım Ağustos 2021
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Massimo@Rainmaker1973·
Researchers at Stanford University have elucidated a mechanism behind the occurrence of myocarditis following mRNA COVID-19 vaccination, particularly in young males. Analysis of blood samples from vaccinated individuals revealed elevated levels of two cytokines—CXCL10 and interferon-gamma (IFN-γ)—in those who developed post-vaccination myocarditis. These signaling proteins initiate a two-step inflammatory cascade: CXCL10, primarily produced by macrophages in response to the vaccine, recruits T cells that release IFN-γ, which in turn attracts aggressive immune cells (such as neutrophils and macrophages) to the heart, leading to tissue damage. In preclinical models (including mice and human cardiac tissue), neutralizing CXCL10 and IFN-γ significantly reduced cardiac injury and immune cell infiltration without impairing the vaccine's overall immunogenicity. Additionally, pretreatment with genistein—a soy-derived anti-inflammatory compound—attenuated the cytokine surge and mitigated heart damage in these models. Vaccine-associated myocarditis typically presents with symptoms like chest pain, shortness of breath, and palpitations shortly after the second dose and remains exceedingly rare. Importantly, SARS-CoV-2 infection itself poses a substantially higher risk of myocarditis—along with severe multisystem complications—reinforcing that the benefits of mRNA vaccination far exceed the risks. Statistics report 1 case of myocarditis in 9,000–25,000 doses for the highest-risk groups, adolescent and young adult males, particularly after the second dose. Rates were much lower in females, older adults, and after first or booster doses. For context, myocarditis risk from actual COVID-19 infection was substantially higher—often 10 times or more in comparable age groups. [Cao, X., Manhas, A., Chen, Y.-I., et al. (2025). Inhibition of CXCL10 and IFN-γ ameliorates myocarditis in preclinical models of SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccination. Science Translational Medicine. DOI: 10.1126/scitranslmed.adq0143]
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Igor Krein
Igor Krein@IgorKrein·
@eh_verdade_sim @mtaibbi @TKTX2022 The explanation is simple: the events don't match the definition of genocide. For genocide, an intent (to destroy group etc.) is required. It's difficult to prove intent, in the first place. But there are facts that just don't correlate with the hypothesis of intent.
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é verdade@eh_verdade_sim·
@mtaibbi @TKTX2022 It would demonstrate honesty and courage to do so. Character. If you don’t think it’s genocide, at least have the character to say so and the courage to explain why. How would you describe what Israel is doing? The majority of legal experts say it’s genocide.
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Matt Taibbi
Matt Taibbi@mtaibbi·
Refusing to be forced to use the word “genocide” when you don’t think it’s accurate is, though.
Grier Coppins@griercoppins

@mtaibbi Ignoring a genocide is nothing to be proud of.

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Grier Coppins
Grier Coppins@griercoppins·
@mtaibbi Crazy who your new friends are out here Matt. Viewing comments. But Greenwald is not confused. Hedges... not confused. Blumenthal...not confused. Mate... not confused. Finkelstein... not confused. 125 countries... not confused. International Court...not confused. Genocide.
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