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A genetic advantage inherited from Neanderthals could give some people a 22% lower risk of severe COVID-19 – Business Insider Australia
The remnants of Neanderthal DNA are more common in people from Europe and Asia. They could confer an advantage during a coronavirus infection.
- Some people may have genes inherited from Neanderthals that reduce their risk of severe COVID-19 by 22%, a study found.
- But the same researchers previously found that Neanderthal DNA can also put people at higher risk of respiratory failure due to COVID-19.
- The inherited genes are more common in Europe and Asia.
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