Scientists trace severe COVID-19 to faulty genes and an autoimmune condition
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Researchers found that over 10% of young, healthy individuals with severe COVID-19 have misguided antibodies attacking their immune system. A genetic mutation in type I interferon production is also common among these patients.
Coverage from 4 institutions
- Scientists trace severe COVID-19 to faulty genes and an autoimmune condition Rockefeller University · Sep 24, 2020 · first to report
- Twin studies suggest impaired type I interferon signaling may contribute to severe COVID-19 symptoms American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) · Sep 24, 2020
- Scientists Discover Genetic and Immunologic Underpinnings of Some Cases of Severe COVID-19 NIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases · Sep 24, 2020
- New genetic knowledge on the causes of severe COVID-19 Aarhus University · Sep 29, 2020