MSH3 gene
The MSH3 gene helps protect the body from cancers. Learn more about MSH3 and the possible genetic variants that impact cancer risk.
COVID-19
Here is a collection of articles related to the SARS-CoV2 outbreak. The articles are all fully referenced with links to the studies used to write the articles. It is vitally important to have high quality, bias-free information, offered without speculation or a political agenda.
Long Covid: Research Studies; Possible Causes and Solutions
Long Covid is the persistence of symptoms after having COVID-19. Learn more about the underlying causes and treatments backed by the newest research.
Zinc genes: The healing power of zinc
Learn why zinc is important for your immune system and so much more. Find out how your genes impact your need for zinc and discover ways of boosting your zinc status.
Gargling: Clinical trials on reducing respiratory infections
Does gargling really work for reducing upper respiratory infections? Learn more with a look at the research behind this easy preventive measure and decide whether you should give it a shot.
Genetic Variant Linked to Side Effects from mRNA vaccines
Will you get side effects from mRNA vaccines? A genetic variant in the HLA-A gene might cause an increase in your response to the vaccine.
TLR7: Susceptibility to COVID-19
In recent research, mutations in TLR7 (a sensor in our innate immune system) might cause severe Covid-19 in a small minority of healthy people.
Research roundup: Preventing and mitigating COVID-19
An introduction to a series of articles on the research into things that may help to mitigate some of your risk in SARS-Cov-2 infections.
Research Studies on Plant Compounds for SARS-CoV-2
This article explains the current research (August 2021) on natural compounds that may help to combat SARS-CoV-2. Included are clinical trial results on nigella sativa, curcumin, and quercetin.
Research studies on melatonin and SARS-CoV-2
The research on melatonin shows that it plays an important role in our body’s inflammatory response to pathogens. Learn more about the current research on melatonin for COVID-19 and the science behind how it impacts immune response.
Genetic risk and Guillain-Barré syndrome
This article dives into the research on Guillain-Barré syndrome, explaining the course of the disease, and covering the genetic variants that increase the relative risk of this serious autoimmune disease. (Member’s article)
COVID-19 & Genetics: Who gets sick and why?
Not everyone gets sick when exposed to the SARS-CoV-2 virus. While there are many factors that come into play here, research points to genetics as playing a role. Several good genetic studies have recently been released showing which genes are important in COVID-19 susceptibility. Learn more and check your genes.
ADAMTS13 and VWF Genetic Variants: blood clots and thrombocytopenia
Genetic Variants involving the ADAMTS13 gene and VWF (von Willebrand Factor) can increase the risk of blood clots and thrombocytopenia.
Blood clots, platelets, and adenoviruses
A look into the role of platelets, their connection to blood clots, and a discussion of the research on adenovirus-vector therapy, thrombocytopenia, and platelet reactions.
Genetics, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and Long Covid
A look into the science of the lingering effects triggered by viruses including chronic fatigue syndrome and long-haul viruses.
Genetic variants linked to COVID-19 severity
The question on everyone’s mind these days seems to be… Will I get the COVID? If I do, will it be bad? Learn about the result of a new genome-wide association study, and then check your genetic data. (Member’s article)
HMGB1 gene: inflammatory response protein important in sepsis and COVID-19
The HMGB1 protein has a unique role in activating the inflammatory response pathways. Increased HMGB1 levels will call up the troops for a big response to an infection. Discover how genetic variants of this protein vary the risk of cancer, inflammation, and sepsis to name a few.
Genes Linked to COVID-19: UCSF study
Simply explaining the results of a new genome-wide association study on the genetic variants that increase the risk of SARS-CoV2 infection.
Kawasaki Disease: Inflammatory disease in children due to pathogens
Kawasaki disease is an excessive inflammatory response that some children have due to viral or bacterial illnesses. Several genetic variants are tied to an increased susceptibility to Kawasaki disease.
7 genetic variants that increase your risk of blood clots
Some people are unique in their ability to form clots more easily. This article covers six different genes and the seven genetic variants that increase the risk of blood clots. It is a timely topic because blood clots seem to be a severe complication for people with COVID-19.
COVID-19 and SARS-CoV2: Research Studies Related to Genetics
This is an annotated list of current research studies on the SARS-CoV2 virus, with the relationships to different genetic variants explained.
Blood type and coronavirus susceptibility
Researchers are finding that blood type may play a role in the susceptibility to coronavirus (COVID-19). While this may seem strange at first, blood type actually influences susceptibility and severity of several different pathogenic diseases. (Member’s article)
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Genes
ARDS is caused by an overwhelming immune response to a virus, bacteria, or lung injury. Learn more about which of your immune system genes are involved in ARDS.
Genetic susceptibility to viruses
Viral immunity-your genes protect you. Your genetic variants shape your immune system and give you superpowers against some pathogens – and perhaps more susceptible to others.