Neanderthal Gene Increases Risk of Severe COVID-19
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Photo: qimono via Pixabay. A representation of the double helix that forms the deoxyribonucleic acid or DNA contains hereditary material passed down among living beings. Article by Mark B.
A new study has found that a genetic variant responsible for increased risks of severe COVID-19 is almost identical to those found in a Neanderthal ancestor from southern Europe.
The SARS-CoV-2 virus caused the novel coronavirus disease in 2019 (COVID-19). As the infection spread worldwide, some people were becoming only mild or even asymptomatic, while others are requiring hospitalization and even leading to death. […]
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