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A recent study published in Nature reveals that a Neandertal gene variant significantly increases the risk of developing severe COVID-19. The research found that this genetic variant is inherited from Neandertals and affects around three times more people than expected, with varying prevalence across different regions.
Coverage from 2 institutions
- Neandertal gene variant increases risk of severe COVID-19 Karolinska Institutet · Sep 30, 2020 · first to report
- The ancient Neanderthal hand in severe COVID-19 Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University · Sep 30, 2020