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"Unraveling Covid: 4 Years In, 7 Mysteries Revealed"
health1 year ago

"Unraveling Covid: 4 Years In, 7 Mysteries Revealed"

In the four years since the declaration of Covid-19 as a global pandemic, scientists have made progress in unraveling some of its mysteries. They have learned more about how the virus spreads, why it affects people differently, and what causes its unusual symptoms. Variations in individuals' experiences with Covid can be attributed to factors such as age, existing health conditions, and vaccination status. Scientists are investigating the concept of "superdodgers" who may have a biological advantage in fighting off the virus, but have only found evidence of certain genetic mutations aiding in rapid virus clearance.

health2 years ago

Unraveling the Genetic Link to Asymptomatic COVID-19

Researchers have identified a genetic variant that makes some individuals twice as likely to never get sick when they contract COVID-19. Those with two copies of the variant are eight times more likely to remain asymptomatic. This finding provides the first potential explanation for the group of individuals known as "superdodgers" who do not experience symptoms when infected with the virus.