# Neanderthal Gene Increases Risk of Severe COVID-19

- Link: https://www.widthness.com/neanderthal-gene-increases-risk-of-severe-covid-19/
- Published: 2020-10-02T09:45:31-05:00
- Author: Curated by Theresa Wysocki

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. […] Click here to view original web page at www.sciencetimes.com Related articles: Click here to view article at www.theguardian.com Click here to view article at www.nature.com Click here to view article at www.cnn.com Click here to view article at www.genomeweb.com   Curated by Theresa Wysocki Director of Art & Design See Full Bio