Day 717: Genes for COVID

A Polish study has found more in a lengthening line of genetic predispositions toward more severe COVID. In Google translation:

[Marcin Moniuszko and Mirosław Kwaśniewski] have identified a genetic variant that more than doubles the risk of severe disease and death from COVID-19. It is estimated that even 14% of Poles have it, although in the overall European population it occurs with a frequency of about 9%. According to the authors of the discovery, it could help in the early identification of those most at risk.

You may also have heard about the recent Neanderthal DNA result, or a previous study out of Sweden. There's also a genome browser.

The MDPH seems to be taking the holiday off.