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COVID-19 Human Genetic Studies Presented at ASHG Point to Disease Susceptibility, Severity Loci

Oct 29, 2020
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Julia Karow

NEW YORK – Numerous research groups are trying to solve the mystery of why some individuals infected with SARS-CoV-2 show no or mild symptoms while others need to be hospitalized or put on a ventilator.

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