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Severe COVID-19 linked to genetic make-up of both host and virus, say researchers – News-Medical.Net

A recent study conducted by a team of international scientists has revealed that the infectivity and pathogenicity of SARS-CoV-2 strongly depend on the genetic…

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A recent study conducted by a team of international scientists has revealed that the infectivity and pathogenicity of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) strongly depend on the genetic background of both the virus and the host. The study is currently available on the bioRxiv* preprint server.
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Since its emergence in December 2019, SARS-CoV-2, the causative pathogen of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, has already acquired more than 13,000 mutations,…

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