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Study: Neanderthal genes are a liability for COVID patients: Scientists say genes that some people have inherited from their

2020-10-01 21:32:33

Study: Neanderthal genes are a liability for COVID patients: Scientists say genes that some people have inherited from their Neanderthal ancestors may increase their likelihood of suffering severe forms of COVID-19.

Source: medicalxpress.com

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