Genetic links revealed between severe COVID-19 and other diseases (IMAGE)

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Genetic links revealed between severe COVID-19 and other diseases

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While genes linked to severe COVID-19 were associated with established risk factors and adverse outcomes, including deep vein thrombosis, a significant subset of these genes had opposite associations with reduced risk of immune-mediated disorders such as psoriasis, lupus, and rheumatoid arthritis.

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Anurag Verma, Katherine Liao, and Scott Damrauer (CC-BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

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