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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.

Genetic variants linked to COVID-19 severity

December 22, 2020December 19, 2020 by Debbie Moon

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)

Categories COVID-19, Member's Only Articles

Zinc genes: The healing power of zinc

December 9, 2020December 4, 2020 by Debbie Moon

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. 

Categories COVID-19, Immune System and Inflammation, Longevity

HMGB1 gene: inflammatory response protein important in sepsis and COVID-19

December 9, 2020October 29, 2020 by Debbie Moon

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.

Categories COVID-19, Immune System and Inflammation

COVID-19 & Genetics: Who gets sick and why?

December 9, 2020August 16, 2020 by Debbie Moon

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.

Categories COVID-19, Immune System and Inflammation

Genes Linked to COVID-19: New Study From UCSF

December 9, 2020May 8, 2020 by Debbie Moon

Simply explaining the results of a new genome-wide association study on the genetic variants that increase the risk of SARS-CoV2 infection.

Categories COVID-19, Disease Prevention

Genetics and Kawasaki Disease: Inflammatory disease in children due to pathogens

December 9, 2020May 8, 2020 by Debbie Moon

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.

Categories COVID-19, Disease Prevention, Immune System and Inflammation

COVID-19 and SARS-CoV2: Research Studies Related to Genetics

December 9, 2020April 27, 2020 by Debbie Moon

This is an annotated list of current research studies on the SARS-CoV2 virus, with the relationships to different genetic variants explained.

Categories COVID-19

Blood type and coronavirus susceptibility

December 9, 2020April 7, 2020 by Debbie Moon

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)

Categories COVID-19, Member's Only Articles

G6PD Deficiency: Interaction with Quinine, Viral Susceptibility

December 9, 2020April 3, 2020 by Debbie Moon

People who carry the genetic mutations that cause G6PD deficiency are at an increased risk for hemolytic anemia when taking quinine-based medications. This article is intended to be a ‘heads up’ for anyone who is considering using quinine or chloroquine without a doctor’s advice for COVID-19.

Categories COVID-19, Disease Prevention, Immune System and Inflammation

Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Genes

December 9, 2020March 27, 2020 by Debbie Moon

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.

Categories COVID-19, Immune System and Inflammation

Viruses: Are you susceptible to the coronavirus, flu, and more

December 9, 2020March 11, 2020 by Debbie Moon

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.​

Categories COVID-19, Immune System and Inflammation

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Not medical advice:

Everthing presented on this site is for informational and educational purposes only.
Read the research, talk with your doctor, make informed decisions.

Keep in mind…

Genetic variants only give you part of the picture -- your lifestyle, diet, gut microbes, and environment all interact with your genes.

All articles contain links to the scientific references. Read through the research to find out more about any topic.

* Genetic variants are all listed in the plus or forward orientation to match with 23andMe or AncestryDNA data.

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