Researchers led by Indian-origin scientist identify genes that fight virus causing COVID-19
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Last Updated: Apr 17, 2021, 12:25 PM IST
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The study by scientists at Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute in San Diego, California, was published in the journal Molecular Cell.
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As a next step, the researchers will look at the biology of SARS-CoV-2 variants that continue to evolve and threaten vaccine efficacy.
US researchers led by an Indian-origin scientist have identified a set of human genes that fight SARS-CoV-2, the virus which causes COVID-19, a study that could help in understanding the factors that affect disease severity and suggesting possible therapeutic options.
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Session Category: Molecular and Cellular Biology/Genetics
Session Title: Genomic Profiling of Tumors
Permanent Abstract Number: 2234
Authors: Xiaobo Chen, Huan Tian, Wubin Qian, Henry Q. Li, Sheng Guo. Crown Bioscience Inc, Suzhou, China, Crown Bioscience Inc, San Diego, CA
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