Neanderthal genes linked to severe cases of COVID-19
Research by scientists in Italy indicates that people with gene variations attributable to Neanderthal ancestry were more likely to be hospitalized.
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Research by scientists in Italy indicates that people with gene variations attributable to Neanderthal ancestry were more likely to be hospitalized.