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Had COVID but no symptoms? You might have this genetic mutation

Published July 19, 2023

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Nature

July 19, 2023

At least 20% of people who become infected with the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus never feel sick. Now scientists have identified a genetic mutation that is linked to a higher likelihood of avoiding symptoms during infection.

https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-02318-w

Augusto, D.G., Murdolo, L.D., Chatzileontiadou, D.S.M. et al. A common allele of HLA is associated with asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection. Nature 620, 128–136 (2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41586-023-06331-x

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