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UK Scientists Identify 16 Genes Which May Increase the Severity of Covid-19
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News18 | 09/03/2022 01:08 PM | Click to read full article
A team of researchers in the UK has identified some 16 new genetic variants that can increase the severity of Covid-19 infection.
The genes include some related to blood clotting, immune response, and intensity of inflammation.