VOICED : ADN heredado del Neandertal puede provocar manifestaciones más graves de covid-19

A study by German researchers reveals that individuals with a segment of Neanderthal DNA are more susceptible to severe COVID-19 complications. Published in Nature, the research indicates that this genetic sequence increases the likelihood of requiring mechanical ventilation. The study, conducted by the Max Planck Institute, highlights that this DNA segment is unevenly distributed globally, with high prevalence in South Asia, particularly Bangladesh, and lower presence in Europe and Latin America. It is almost absent in East Asia and Africa.

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