Presence of Gene Increases Risk of Severe COVID-19 Illness

One of the most significant unanswered questions of the global pandemic is why some people experience mild symptoms while others become seriously ill and even die. The answer may be in our genes. Researchers from the United Kingdom have found the presence of a particular gene doubles the risk for severe lung illness caused by SARS-CoV-2 infection. The gene oversees the behavior of other genes, and is most commonly found among people of South Asian descent. Click here to read more.