Nature November 2020 PMID 32998156

The major genetic risk factor for severe COVID-19 is inherited from Neanderthals.

Hugo Zeberg, Svante Pääbo

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The discussions highlight diverse viewpoints on how Neanderthal genetics impact COVID-19 susceptibility. Posts like 'Very interesting, those with Neanderthalian genes are more at risk of covid-19!' and 'Neanderthal gene found to increase fertility' show curiosity about genetic links. Comments on the distribution of Neanderthal genes among populations, such as 'Africans are almost pure homo sapiens' emphasize a global perspective on the research, using terms like 'interesting' and 'fascinating' to convey engagement and relevance to current health issues.

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While many posts share the article, deeper engagement is limited, with few users diving into specifics about the genetic aspects.

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There is a strong perception that the findings could significantly impact understanding of genetic risk factors related to COVID-19.

Abstract in brief

  • A recent study found that a specific gene cluster on chromosome 3 is linked to severe respiratory failure in COVID-19 patients, indicating a major genetic risk factor.
  • This gene segment, which is about 50 kilobases long, is inherited from Neanderthals and is present in approximately 50% of people in South Asia and 16% in Europe.
  • The research highlights the significant influence of ancient genetics on modern human health in the context of COVID-19.

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Dr. Tau Braun
@drtaubraun · X

The major genetic risk factor for severe COVID-19 is inherited from Neanderthals. So let’s stick the pathogenic part (The Spike Protein) into a

May 23, 2023 · 57 likes · 28 shares · 21,770 followers View post →
Tom Andrews
@0bj3ctivity · X

"The major genetic risk factor for severe COVID-19 is inherited from Neanderthals" https://t.co/yLMeDAoGtf 30 September 2020

Oct 30, 2024 · 28 likes · 8 shares · 5,484 followers View post →
内山直
@uchiyamasunao · X

1/4 新型コロナウイルスの重症化にネアンデルタール人由来の遺伝子が関連しているとの説が注目を集めています。実はこれ、今回サイエンス誌に載ったから注目を集めただけで、以前から言われてはいたんですよ。内容を都合よく解釈する人もでてきたので僕なりに解説します。 https://t.co/kmxeSOjfDx

Oct 5, 2020 · 13 likes · 6 shares · 3,686 followers View post →
Laura
@Laura52872w · X

@Yash25571056 And then there's the possibility of eliminating even more Neanderthal DNA. (Hence the new theory Neanderthals died off as a result of a coronavirus). The major genetic risk factor for severe COVID-19 is inherited from Neanderthals https://t.co/AuMNdUvqoM

Jan 25, 2023 · 10 likes · 2 shares · 157 followers View post →
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@maggsnaidu · X

So basically, god wants to eliminate Neanderthal 666 genes. Mogoeng² may have been right all along. @RediTlhabi WDYSTT...

Dec 19, 2021 · 7 likes · 1 share · 33,703 followers View post →
Mauricio Montelongo
@eldoctoreme · X

#ARTÍCULO : El principal factor de riesgo genético para el COVID-19 grave se hereda de los neandertales. Descúbrelo en: https://t.co/3IPoEk5U3z O en: https://t.co/1XbZob1bhR https://t.co/rLK0zqJdFT

Oct 2, 2020 · 7 likes · 1 share · 13,518 followers View post →

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@yellowkitchin · X

・COVID19重症化 The major genetic risk factor for severe COVID-19 is inherited from Neanderthals https://t.co/eEqrJ3kzGc The major genetic risk factor for severe COVID-19 is associated with protection against HIV https://t.co/MgcqigaZqE

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Hon Prof Colin D Butler PhD etc.
@ColinDavdButler · X

@Ayjchan Svante Pääbo (2022 Nobel Prize recipient) co-authored https://t.co/YmIIOFT5Qz arguing Africans were partly protected from COVID-19 due to their lower Neanderthal heritage. While South Asians were more vulnerable. I don't discount the abhorrent possibility of genetic targeting.

Jan 30, 2025 · 3 likes · 2,939 followers View post →
I Tnemaz
@itnemaz.bsky.social · Bluesky

Also Neanderthals:

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Craig A. Cooney, Ph.D.
@craigacooney · X

@DrLoupis Targeted to Europeans and Indians which would likely still include Ashkenazi Jews. Zeberg, H., Pääbo, S. The major genetic risk factor for severe COVID-19 is inherited from Neanderthals. Nature 587, 610–612 (2020). https://t.co/qeSCvrX6Nf https://t.co/aZBMFUletx

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"The major genetic risk factor for severe COVID-19 is inherited from Neanderthals" https://t.co/yLMeDAoGtf 30 September 2020

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@Rinosadikin
@rinosadikin · X

The major genetic risk factor for severe COVID-19 is inherited from Neanderthals. 2020. https://t.co/YB8aPj3vr5

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12thGenerationX
@12thGenerationX · X

@RepRobertGarcia The major genetic risk factor for severe COVID-19 is inherited from Neanderthals https://t.co/PlNmC3xH9n

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The WAPB
@thewapb · X

@augan56 @Conqueror3535 @AfricanHub_ They didn’t need to be vaccinated. Africa wasn’t hit as hard as other countries/ continents Know why? Less Neanderthal genes. Africans are almost pure homosapien-sapien The major genetic risk factor for severe COVID-19 is inherited from Neanderthals https://t.co/86TndefKRa

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@25trillionmiles @MinuteofZombie @covertress "The major genetic risk factor for severe COVID-19 is inherited from Neanderthals" https://t.co/KbWRUo57Kl

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@12thGenerationX · X

@PierreKory The major genetic risk factor for severe COVID-19 is inherited from Neanderthals https://t.co/PlNmC3x9jP https://t.co/OMhkqVeVTm

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Ari Heinonen
@AriHeinonen · X

@cb_doge Neanderthal gene found to increase fertility and the major genetic risk factor for severe COVID-19 is inherited from Neanderthals.⚠☣

Jan 3, 2024 · 196 followers View post →
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@12thGenerationX · X

@CitizenFreePres The major genetic risk factor for severe COVID-19 is inherited from Neanderthals https://t.co/PlNmC3x9jP https://t.co/GByKIThnZl

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Marcillaud Patrick
@MarcillaudPatr1 · X

@DelannayYohann Dès 2020 des écrits étaient présents et publiés The major genetic risk factor for severe COVID-19 is inherited from Neanderthals Hugo Zeberghttps://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-020-2818-3

Nov 22, 2023 · 44 followers View post →
@Rinosadikin
@rinosadikin · X

The major genetic risk factor for severe COVID-19 is inherited from Neanderthals. https://t.co/YB8aPj3vr5 https://t.co/UE18fmYSzN

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12thGenerationX
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@mattjay https://t.co/PlNmC3x9jP The major genetic risk factor for severe COVID-19 is inherited from Neanderthals

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Labdrive2
@Labdrive2 · X

@QuinnLeone4 Well, could also be related to this: The major genetic risk factor for severe COVID-19 is inherited from Neanderthals. Nature: 587, 610–612 (2020).

Sep 18, 2023 · 1 like · 1,295 followers View post →
Nobody You Know
@BigBluHeart67 · X

Interesting The major genetic risk factor for severe COVID-19 is inherited from Neanderthals | Nature https://t.co/WHrHHqlS56

Sep 18, 2023 · 5,636 followers View post →
Observer
@Observer_de · X

16% der Europäer hat noch Teile der Neanderthalergens in sich. Hast Du die auf Chromoson 3 ist das der Schierlingsbecher, hast Du die auf Chromosom 12, hast Du einen Schutzschild. https://t.co/aWTSV9uc5Z

Jun 15, 2023 · 3 likes · 5,145 followers View post →
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@rickyone007 · X

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Dr. Tau Braun
@drtaubraun · X

The major genetic risk factor for severe COVID-19 is inherited from Neanderthals. So let’s stick the pathogenic part (The Spike Protein) into a

May 23, 2023 · 57 likes · 28 shares · 21,770 followers View post →
Anime Hitler
@AnimeHitler3 · X

@DissidentSoaps They already trialed this with WuFlu (accidentally or not). "The major genetic risk factor for severe COVID-19 is inherited from Neanderthals"

May 12, 2023 · 199 followers View post →
Raleigh Isabella Choice
@ChoiceRic31 · X

Researchers found that the major genetic risk factor for severe COVID-19 is on chromosome 3 in a gene cluster encoding chemokine receptors (proteins that activate immune cells upon infections).

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The Fuzzy Lobster
@TheFuzzyLobster · X

RT @Laura52872w: @Yash25571056 And then there's the possibility of eliminating even more Neanderthal DNA. (Hence the new theory Neanderthal…

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Annja
@Annja1983 · X

RT @Laura52872w: @Yash25571056 And then there's the possibility of eliminating even more Neanderthal DNA. (Hence the new theory Neanderthal…

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Laura
@Laura52872w · X

@Yash25571056 And then there's the possibility of eliminating even more Neanderthal DNA. (Hence the new theory Neanderthals died off as a result of a coronavirus). The major genetic risk factor for severe COVID-19 is inherited from Neanderthals https://t.co/AuMNdUvqoM

Jan 25, 2023 · 10 likes · 2 shares · 157 followers View post →
FrogNer
@NerFrog · X

@PERFECTABOMB @FoxNews I´ve read that some researchers claimed the major genetic risk factor for severe COVID-19 is inherited, which means that genetic factor may soften COVID blow. Without being an expert, I personally think that might be the only hypotesis that could explain what you´re saying.

Jan 22, 2023 · 1 like · 4 followers View post →
Antonio Calhau
@AGCalhau · X

The major genetic risk factor for severe COVID-19 is inherited from Neandertals https://t.co/To2lBjaHl3

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GreatScott
@greatscottd71 · X

@NFTyChck @TheSAinvestor @cwt_news I have corrected myself in the tread. According to Nature, The major genetic risk factor for severe COVID-19 is inherited from Neanderthals. So it's the opposite of what I said... The neanderthal gene is more susceptible to covid and is, yes, prevalent in Europe. I added a link.

Nov 23, 2022 · 2 likes · 70 followers View post →
GreatScott
@greatscottd71 · X

@cwt_news I stand corrected: according to Nature, The major genetic risk factor for severe COVID-19 is inherited from Neanderthals. So it's the opposite of what I said. https://t.co/WsD7ZQ2GU1

Nov 23, 2022 · 70 followers View post →
Alistair Irvine
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The major genetic risk factor for severe COVID-19 is inherited from Neanderthals | Nature https://t.co/uX6AtiazFB

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Derby Dave
@DavidGaleUK · X

Further evidence supporting my 2020 formula: The major genetic risk factor for severe COVID-19 is inherited from Neanderthals https://t.co/GCRDFEOc0M https://t.co/wjLGv0XMO6

Oct 26, 2022 · 2 likes · 1,042 followers View post →
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The major genetic risk factor for severe COVID-19 is inherited from Neanderthals | Nature Beautiful work by amazing scientists! Makes me ponder about flow of genes between cells. Helping cancer cell evolution to become (niche) independent “entities” ? https://t.co/LWQoL6R6Ya

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ペーボさんの論文最近何かで見たなと思ったら2年前の新型コロナ重症化の遺伝的要因がネアンデルタール人起源みたいな内容のやつだ The major genetic risk factor for severe COVID-19 is inherited from Neanderthals https://t.co/Ki61DQyY6R

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The major genetic risk factor for severe COVID-19 is inherited from Neanderthals | Nature 2022年のノーベル生理学・医学賞決定。 ネイチャー掲載の論文。 コロナ感染者で重症化しやすい遺伝子はネアンデルタール人由来? https://t.co/F86jwAtmcU

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It's all one organism... but with many bio-subfields and contributive methodological lenses Zeberg H, Pääbo S. The major genetic risk factor for severe COVID-19 is inherited from Neanderthals. Nature. 2020;587(7835):610-612. doi:10.1038/s41586-020-2818-3 https://t.co/ybzOqxhoVw https://t.co/83ZRx6irnc

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The major genetic risk factor for severe COVID-19 is inherited from Neanderthals @Nature (2020) https://t.co/OOpeSHyVle A genomic region associated with protection against severe COVID-19 is inherited from Neandertals @PNASNews (2021) https://t.co/z7vkHgGP6c

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En el caso del coronavirus y cuando se inició la búsqueda de genes asociados a un mayor riesgo a padecer enfermedad grave, el grupo de Pääbo demostró que genes heredados de Neandertales y localizados en el cromosoma 3 estaban implicados. https://t.co/yScoFL3VeR

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RT @gxxgita: Covid-19の重症化を担う遺伝子がネアンデルタール人由来と解析したひと Single cell genomicsに貢献した人が何故同時受賞しなかったんだろう。成果の生物学的意義の大きさか? DOI: 10.1038/s41586-020-2818…

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Covid-19の重症化を担う遺伝子がネアンデルタール人由来と解析したひと Single cell genomicsに貢献した人が何故同時受賞しなかったんだろう。成果の生物学的意義の大きさか? DOI: 10.1038/s41586-020-2818-3 https://t.co/Rx6awsRWAq

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@TinyWriterLaura ....maybe way to much Neanderthal in your lineage! The major genetic risk factor for severe #COVID-19 is inherited from Neanderthals https://t.co/F2S9RrmMqt

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Mar 26, 2022 · 548 followers View post →
The Dental Channel
@dentalchanneluk · X

The major genetic risk factor for severe COVID-19 is inherited from Neandertals (https://t.co/yLCeertU8K 03/07/20) #covid-19 https://t.co/7SeEw7lIN0

Mar 21, 2022 · 203 followers View post →
ΔΓ
@dimgrr · X

@schuring71 @ChazeTheTruth @WLoon @mr_Smith_Econ @waukema @VegtDoor Omdat het aantal positieve testuitslagen alleen niet bepalend is voor de sterfte. https://t.co/bUEGuSS7Hu Maar wat niet is kan nog komen. https://t.co/xax6NPcxDX

Mar 7, 2022 · 1 like · 8,390 followers View post →
Miguel Ángel Sogorb
@MASogorb · X

Herencia neandertal, COVID-19 y SIDA https://t.co/4LDnWZTDIO Más información: The major genetic risk factor for severe COVID-19 is associated with protection against HIV https://t.co/4YrOWl8E2a

Mar 5, 2022 · 158 followers View post →
CRCpaleos
@CRCpaleos · X

ARTÍCULO ORIGINAL (acceso libre) The major genetic risk factor for severe COVID-19 is associated with protection against HIV https://t.co/8lU272UuH3 via @PNASNews

Feb 27, 2022 · 3,130 followers View post →
Belete A Desimmie, MD PhD
@adbelete · X

If interested in crazy virology claims, here is one for you

Feb 22, 2022 · 1,139 followers View post →
Gris
@degogrim · X

The major genetic risk factor for severe COVID-19 is associated with protection against HIV | PNAS https://t.co/bm72kOqpFP

Feb 22, 2022 · 1 like · 59 followers View post →
ΔΓ
@dimgrr · X

@PKruzcontrol @wierdduk Ga zo maar door. 80% heeft obesitas, anderen weer hypertensie, diabetes, cholesterol...of een combinatie daarvan (metabool syndroom) en ja, ook etniciteit lijkt een rol te kunnen spelen. https://t.co/bUEGuSS7Hu

Feb 21, 2022 · 1 like · 8,390 followers View post →
wendylee
@wendylee21742 · X

“The major genetic risk factor for severe COVID-19 is inherited from Neanderthals” Link below https://t.co/fhqsk0U9vM https://t.co/BKibs6P7Gf

Feb 21, 2022 · 1 like · 2,025 followers View post →
ΔΓ
@dimgrr · X

@Mercat313 @azowragbak Nu maar hopen dat ie discrimineert. https://t.co/bUEGuSS7Hu

Feb 16, 2022 · 3 likes · 8,390 followers View post →
LyleClown
@LyleClown · X

I have less than 2% Neanderthal DNA. In yo face, bitches! — The major genetic risk factor for severe COVID-19 is inherited from Neanderthals | Nature https://t.co/EfefcJ7nci

Feb 9, 2022 · 3,891 followers View post →
Carlos Vital
@EarthlingUnit · X

The major genetic risk factor for severe #COVID -19 is inherited from #Neanderthals . The risk is conferred by a genomic segment inherited from Neanderthals and is carried by around 50% of people in south #Asia and around 16% of people in #Europe . https://t.co/d2eVKikHFi

Jan 18, 2022 · 78 followers View post →
Angela Roy
@LadyFyreAZ · X

The major genetic risk factor for severe COVID-19 is inherited from Neanderthals | Nature #SarsCoVid19DNA #whodathunkit https://t.co/FyMsUaCw20

Jan 17, 2022 · 5,320 followers View post →
Kot Filemon
@Filemon43634104 · X

Już w 2020 naukowcy pisali, że ciężki przebieg C-19 jest powiązany z genetyką. Tu o powiązaniu z genami po człowieku neandertalskim. Ma je ok 16% europejczyków. The major genetic risk factor for severe COVID-19 is inherited from Neanderthals https://t.co/AfPpG6unYD

Jan 14, 2022 · 4,829 followers View post →
Carlos E Alvarez
@CarlosEAlvare17 · X

Refs: doi: https://t.co/O5V8DOsiGx; https://t.co/ychJnwKSk4; https://t.co/Jj19Tppvzr; https://t.co/QyKBUlB1Ou

Jan 14, 2022 · 1,073 followers View post →
chengdoo
@chengdoo · X

The major genetic risk factor for severe COVID-19 is inherited from Neanderthals https://t.co/SjGETmpTqT vs A Neanderthal Gene That Protects Us From Covid-19 https://t.co/waXS6cwI0f

Jan 11, 2022 · 1,087 followers View post →
ΔΓ
@dimgrr · X

@fmeeus1 "Asian and Black ethnic backgrounds and comorbidities were over-represented in SARS-CoV-2-related deaths compared with other CYP deaths." https://t.co/bUEGuSS7Hu

Jan 5, 2022 · 8,390 followers View post →
Karolyn_IS
@karolyn_is · X

This research shows: "The major genetic risk factor for severe COVID-19 is inherited from Neanderthals" https://t.co/JmuuvSu08s this research shows: "A genomic region associated with protection against severe COVID-19 is inherited from Neandertals" https://t.co/mzpvYJMgoZ

Jan 3, 2022 · 1 share · 459 followers View post →
ΔΓ
@dimgrr · X

@PaulaKammenga @PieterOmtzigt @FleurAgemaPVV @thierrybaudet @VanHaga @tunahankuzu @keesvdstaaij Ah dan begrepen we elkaar verkeerd. Alles is mogelijk. In ieder lopen Aziatische mensen verhoogd risico. https://t.co/bUEGuSS7Hu We hebben volledige transparantie van epidemiologische data nodig en open source pharmacovigilance nodig.

Dec 31, 2021 · 8,390 followers View post →
Ncontsi
@ncontsi · X

Neanderthal genes

Dec 20, 2021 · 1,236 followers View post →
Rumpole
@AIC100 · X

RT @maggsnaidu: So basically, god wants to eliminate Neanderthal 666 genes. Mogoeng² may have been right all along. @RediTlhabi WDYSTT...

Dec 19, 2021 · 1 share · 2,186 followers View post →
Maggs Naidu ᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠ
@maggsnaidu · X

So basically, god wants to eliminate Neanderthal 666 genes. Mogoeng² may have been right all along. @RediTlhabi WDYSTT...

Dec 19, 2021 · 7 likes · 1 share · 33,703 followers View post →
Jan Hollander
@mobcplx · X

RT @dimgrr: @PDagori "Claims dat specifieke groepen of mensen (of andere demografisch identificeerbare identiteiten) minder of meer vatbaar…

Dec 12, 2021 · 1 share · 2,544 followers View post →
ΔΓ
@dimgrr · X

@PDagori "Claims dat specifieke groepen of mensen (of andere demografisch identificeerbare identiteiten) minder of meer vatbaar zijn voor besmetting of ernstigere symptomen op grond het behoren tot die groep; " https://t.co/bUEGuSS7Hu

Dec 12, 2021 · 3 likes · 1 share · 8,390 followers View post →
ΔΓ
@dimgrr · X

@m2_nl @rene_rohrer @BartMaes16 De kans op ziekenhuisopname na COVID19 wordt bepaald door leeftijd, BMI, genetische nadelen (https://t.co/bUEGuSS7Hu), diabetes, hart- en vaatziekten, roken, drinken, drugs, slechte voeding, eerdere infectie, etc. etc. etc.

Dec 4, 2021 · 8,390 followers View post →
Gunne Grankvist
@GunneGrankvist · X

@JonssonYvette @skogshuldran3 Ja, här kommer rapporten "The major genetic risk factor for severe COVID-19 is inherited from Neanderthals" https://t.co/v7vx9WTdAO

Nov 25, 2021 · 1 like · 1,601 followers View post →
NEWS JUNKIE POST
@NEWSJUNKIEPOST · X

RT @DadyChery: No comment. "The major genetic risk factor for severe COVID-19 is inherited from Neanderthals" "we show... risk is conferr…

Nov 24, 2021 · 2 shares · 1,571 followers View post →
Gilbert Mercier
@Mercypolitics · X

RT @DadyChery: No comment. "The major genetic risk factor for severe COVID-19 is inherited from Neanderthals" "we show... risk is conferr…

Nov 21, 2021 · 2 shares · 4,095 followers View post →
Dr Sally C. Reynolds #FossilStoriesWhiteSandsNP
@SallyR_ISLHE · X

@jacintaclare1 https://t.co/JxpePgz2Gw Looks like Neaderthal genes confer risk for COVID. See paper in Nature for details. The number of Neatherthal genes we have is quite low, so the added risk is probably low too.

Aug 18, 2021 · 1 like · 10,826 followers View post →
caroline richmond
@carolinerichmnd · X

@hildabast does this explain why Covid-19 is devastating India? https://t.co/gLc3UFOXUQ

Apr 26, 2021 · 476 followers View post →
caroline richmond
@carolinerichmnd · X

Neanderthal genes are surprisingly common! https://t.co/gLc3UFOXUQ

Apr 25, 2021 · 476 followers View post →
Mercedes
@mechi_carro · X

RT @CornellCVG: A Neanderthal-derived region on chromosome 3 is associated with increased risk of severe COVID-19: https://t.co/4jt3t1944R

Mar 3, 2021 · 1 share · 338 followers View post →
BlankR
@soreformore · X

Ironically, Neanderthals were more at risk to Covid-19 https://t.co/5k3nbdeurA

Mar 3, 2021 · 2 likes · 414 followers View post →
Cornell CVG
@CornellCVG · X

A Neanderthal-derived region on chromosome 3 is associated with increased risk of severe COVID-19: https://t.co/4jt3t1944R

Mar 2, 2021 · 1 like · 1 share · 271 followers View post →
Ilwana Klinke
@IlwanaKlinke · X

@joenuc @ZeitRauber @NZZ Ich sehe keinen Hacken, wer das Risiko nicht eingehen will sollte sich impfen lassen ; so wie man nicht in die pralle Sonne liegen sollte wenn man das Risiko eines Hautkrebs klein halten möchte. Aber vielleicht werden wir auch dazu bald antworten haben. https://t.co/Cx346djP5Y

Feb 26, 2021 · 1 like · 220 followers View post →
楊 泰(よう やすし)
@Yoh_Yasushi · X

#Yoh_Yasushi_Check #ネアンデルタール #新型コロナウイルス感染症 The major genetic risk factor for severe COVID-19 is inherited from Neanderthals https://t.co/ZjNudDD2Ka

Feb 18, 2021 · 1,104 followers View post →
ncRNAworld
@ncRNAworld · X

https://t.co/96gnKu4MJB

Jan 15, 2021 · 211 followers View post →
反DS
@SxXfblk9n1uad9F · X

@DigronZedd @cheatwolf @ACL_GOLF @nhk_news ばーか(笑) https://t.co/sJvKf1eSho

Jan 6, 2021 · 8 followers View post →
BlankR
@soreformore · X

@spikeinthemidge https://t.co/5k3nbdw5j8

Dec 25, 2020 · 2 likes · 414 followers View post →
BlankR
@soreformore · X

@BiotechObserver There’s actually a Neanderthal gene trait that has been associated with CoV-2 infection, which disproportionately affects those of South Asian heritage, and less prevalent in other populations. https://t.co/M6SonJKVTi https://t.co/5k3nbdw5j8

Dec 5, 2020 · 5 likes · 414 followers View post →
Pittolzinha
@Pittolzinha · X

RT @walking_genes: @oatila NEANDERTHAIS e COVID. Humanos modernos q herdaram genes no cromossomo 3 estao sob maior risco. Nature (2020). ht…

Nov 27, 2020 · 1 share · 12,335 followers View post →
Ludwig Weinzierl
@weinzierl.bsky.social · Bluesky

Thread on HN about "The major genetic risk factor for severe COVID-19 is inherited from Neanderthals", in the comments: "Can anyone figure out corresponding rsID/SNPs to these genes?", answer: "rs35044562 [..]". Me looking it up in my VCF file in a few seconds. This is the future

Nov 26, 2020 View post →
Unya S
@UnyaS · X

RT @drjohnmorley: The major genetic risk factor for severe COVID-19 is inherited from Neanderthals https://t.co/h2vitFu0Y2

Oct 24, 2020 · 1 share · 187 followers View post →
john morley
@drjohnmorley · X

The major genetic risk factor for severe COVID-19 is inherited from Neanderthals https://t.co/h2vitFu0Y2

Oct 24, 2020 · 1 share · 8,322 followers View post →
catia cilloniz
@CatiaCilloniz · X

The major genetic risk factor for severe COVID-19 is inherited from Neanderthals https://t.co/YPsIByDToi #COVID19 #pneumolight

Oct 10, 2020 · 4 likes · 3,822 followers View post →
Norm Hotchkiss
@normhotchkiss · X

Something peculiar & interesting from this morning's reading : “The major genetic risk factor for severe COVID-19 is inherited from Neanderthals” by Hugo Zeberg and Svante Pääbo, 30 September 2020, Nature. DOI: 10.1038/s41586-020-2818-3

Oct 7, 2020 · 777 followers View post →
nakanakana
@nakanakana2 · X

RT @3Cj0MeO8oomX9C6: 1/4 新型コロナウイルスの重症化にネアンデルタール人由来の遺伝子が関連しているとの説が注目を集めています。実はこれ、今回サイエンス誌に載ったから注目を集めただけで、以前から言われてはいたんですよ。内容を都合よく解釈する人もでてきたので…

Oct 7, 2020 · 6 shares · 786 followers View post →
めう
@kotogohappy · X

RT @3Cj0MeO8oomX9C6: 1/4 新型コロナウイルスの重症化にネアンデルタール人由来の遺伝子が関連しているとの説が注目を集めています。実はこれ、今回サイエンス誌に載ったから注目を集めただけで、以前から言われてはいたんですよ。内容を都合よく解釈する人もでてきたので…

Oct 7, 2020 · 6 shares · 1,833 followers View post →
hiroki
@hirokis0611 · X

RT @3Cj0MeO8oomX9C6: 1/4 新型コロナウイルスの重症化にネアンデルタール人由来の遺伝子が関連しているとの説が注目を集めています。実はこれ、今回サイエンス誌に載ったから注目を集めただけで、以前から言われてはいたんですよ。内容を都合よく解釈する人もでてきたので…

Oct 6, 2020 · 6 shares · 166 followers View post →
miki
@mikimikan77 · X

RT @3Cj0MeO8oomX9C6: 1/4 新型コロナウイルスの重症化にネアンデルタール人由来の遺伝子が関連しているとの説が注目を集めています。実はこれ、今回サイエンス誌に載ったから注目を集めただけで、以前から言われてはいたんですよ。内容を都合よく解釈する人もでてきたので…

Oct 5, 2020 · 6 shares · 271 followers View post →
内山直
@uchiyamasunao · X

1/4 新型コロナウイルスの重症化にネアンデルタール人由来の遺伝子が関連しているとの説が注目を集めています。実はこれ、今回サイエンス誌に載ったから注目を集めただけで、以前から言われてはいたんですよ。内容を都合よく解釈する人もでてきたので僕なりに解説します。 https://t.co/kmxeSOjfDx

Oct 5, 2020 · 13 likes · 6 shares · 3,686 followers View post →
filogeografia
@walking_genes · X

@oatila NEANDERTHAIS e COVID. Humanos modernos q herdaram genes no cromossomo 3 estao sob maior risco. Nature (2020). https://t.co/vLHBvXSzw4

Oct 4, 2020 · 1 like · 1 share · 52 followers View post →
George Dawson
@dawso007 · X

@AngryPaleoDoc Neanderthal haplotypes are highest in S. Asia according to the following study. Zeberg, H., Pääbo, S. The major genetic risk factor for severe COVID-19 is inherited from Neanderthals. Nature (2020). https://t.co/9SbjSGdFry

Oct 3, 2020 · 7,824 followers View post →
Mary Lewis
@mem_lewis · X

RT @dawso007: 2.5% Neanderthal and I survived COVID -interesting paper.. Zeberg, H., Pääbo, S. The major genetic risk factor for severe CO…

Oct 2, 2020 · 1 share · 1,434 followers View post →
Mauricio Montelongo
@eldoctoreme · X

#ARTÍCULO : El principal factor de riesgo genético para el COVID-19 grave se hereda de los neandertales. Descúbrelo en: https://t.co/3IPoEk5U3z O en: https://t.co/1XbZob1bhR https://t.co/rLK0zqJdFT

Oct 2, 2020 · 7 likes · 1 share · 13,518 followers View post →
George Dawson
@dawso007 · X

2.5% Neanderthal and I survived COVID -interesting paper.. Zeberg, H., Pääbo, S. The major genetic risk factor for severe COVID-19 is inherited from Neanderthals. Nature (2020). https://t.co/9SbjSGdFry

Oct 1, 2020 · 6 likes · 1 share · 7,824 followers View post →
ErkanSvm
@ErkanSvm · X

The major genetic risk factor for severe COVID-19 is inherited from Neanderthals https://t.co/oNzwk679gv

Oct 1, 2020 · 2 likes · 6,101 followers View post →
Paul de Bakker
@Piwdb · X

@Ed_Moret Nee - ik geloof dat dit echt wijst naar een stukje DNA waarvan we nu inmiddels weten dat het oorspronkelijk van de Neanderthaler komt. https://t.co/ido9tHb9kp

Oct 1, 2020 · 1 like · 3,109 followers View post →
Robert Arlinghaus (moved to Blue Sky)
@RArlinghausFish · X

RT @KatjaEnberg: Very interesting, those with Neanderthalian genes are more at risk of covid-19! Zeberg & Pääbo: The major genetic risk fa…

Oct 1, 2020 · 1 share · 3,475 followers View post →
Katja Enberg moved to katjaenberg.bsky.social
@KatjaEnberg · X

Very interesting, those with Neanderthalian genes are more at risk of covid-19! Zeberg & Pääbo: The major genetic risk factor for severe COVID-19 is inherited from Neanderthals. @nature (2020). https://t.co/CxFkNPjiv7 https://t.co/LdUZ1EdQEh

Oct 1, 2020 · 3 likes · 1 share · 1,382 followers View post →
Takei Lab
@LabTakei · X

The major genetic risk factor for severe COVID-19 is inherited from Neanderthals https://t.co/RpJ9rBcIhf https://t.co/mdSQwDEkjH https://t.co/WHI0n1zAcw

Oct 1, 2020 · 1,062 followers View post →
あきた
@kachimakeakita · X

[1]The major genetic risk factor for severe COVID-19 is inherited from Neanderthals By Hugo Zeberg & Svante Pääbo. Nature. https://t.co/5o99lwnHHh

Oct 1, 2020 · 4 followers View post →
Marcel Bucher
@mb_bucherlab · X

Long DNA region contributed by Neanderthals from southern Europe to present-day people around 60,000 years ago leaves their carrier more susceptible to severe COVID-19. This is an unedited manuscript that has been accepted for publication. https://t.co/etekaLsxPf

Oct 1, 2020 · 2 likes · 971 followers View post →
DePorcell
@sbguarch · X

RT @evotobi: The major genetic risk factor for severe #COVID19 is inherited from Neanderthals | by H. Zeberg & S. Pääbo in @Nature | Was in…

Oct 1, 2020 · 3 shares · 1,836 followers View post →
Paul de Bakker
@Piwdb · X

RT @evotobi: The major genetic risk factor for severe #COVID19 is inherited from Neanderthals | by H. Zeberg & S. Pääbo in @Nature | Was in…

Oct 1, 2020 · 3 shares · 3,109 followers View post →
cynicaloid
@cynicaloid · X

この15頁目の図を見るとやはり日本、韓国、中国と東南アジアの一部は問題となるハプロタイプを持ってない。つまり論文の主張が正しければ感染しても重症化しにくいはず。 https://t.co/mxXy87UGiP

Oct 1, 2020 · 414 followers View post →
pririn_
@pririn_ · X

The major genetic risk factor for severe COVID-19 is inherited from Neanderthals, Hugo Zeberg , Svante Pääbo 30 September 2020 https://t.co/Hn5lD5ok5z

Oct 1, 2020 · 2,450 followers View post →
fugasan
@fugasansan · X

アフリカ人にリスクバリアントが存在しないというのであれば、現代のアフリカ人が他との混血の度合いを調べる必要があるって、突っ込まれまくってるね。 https://t.co/duf01sYAmJ

Oct 1, 2020 · 472 followers View post →
Stefan Ruhl
@Ruhl_Lab · X

RT @evotobi: The major genetic risk factor for severe #COVID19 is inherited from Neanderthals | by H. Zeberg & S. Pääbo in @Nature | Was in…

Sep 30, 2020 · 3 shares · 375 followers View post →
Valérie Masson-Delmotte
@valmasdel.bsky.social · Bluesky

Fascinating... "the major genetic risk factor for severe COVID-19 is inherited from Neanderthals" https://rdcu.be/b7UjL

Sep 30, 2020 View post →
Tobias L Lenz
@evotobi · X

The major genetic risk factor for severe #COVID19 is inherited from Neanderthals | by H. Zeberg & S. Pääbo in @Nature | Was initial introgression adaptive or was it just drift? Worth speculating, given the list of cell-surface receptors in this region https://t.co/EoqxJOEog8

Sep 30, 2020 · 4 likes · 3 shares · 805 followers View post →
Marc Rentmeister 
@RentmeisterMarc · X

Hugo Zeberg and Svante Pääbo The major genetic risk factor for severe COVID-19 is inherited from Neanderthals. @nature , 30 September 2020 (doi: 10.1038/s41586-020-2818-3) https://t.co/FaNuB7r3Hn

Sep 30, 2020 · 382 followers View post →