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Genetic DNA kits could reveal why Scots have different coronavirus symptoms

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coronavirus symptoms experiences, according to researchers. Scientists are asking people who have used DNA services, such as Ancestry DNA, FTDNA and 23andMe, to join a study which aims to identify key genes involved in the body's response to the infection.

They believe understanding the effect genes have on susceptibility to Covid-19 could aid efforts to tackle the pandemic and help combat future disease outbreaks.

More than 30 million people worldwide have used genetic testing services and researchers are now urging them to share their DNA data to speed up discoveries that could help fight the virus.Jim Wilson, professor of human genetics and co-leader the study, said: "Some people suffer no ill effects from coronavirus infection, yet.

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