Genetic study gives further details into severe COVID-19, NIHR

The NIHR-supported GenOMICC study, the world ' s largest study of the genetics of critical COVID-19, has revealed details about some of the biological mechanisms behind the severe form of the disease Involving more than 57,000 people, the trial has discovered 16 new genetic variants associated with severe COVID-19, including some related to blood clotting, immune response and intensity of inflammation. These findings will act as a roadmap for future efforts, opening new fields of research focused on potential new therapies and diagnostics with pinpoint accuracy.
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