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COVID-19 and Alzheimer Disease Share a Genetic Link

By Kristen Pratt Machado On Oct 18, 2021 0

New research recently published in Brain has found the risk for severe COVID-19 illness and Alzheimer disease share a similar immune reaction to viruses. This association lies in the oligoadenylate synthetase 1 gene, which raises the risk for Alzheimer disease and serious COVID-19 illness. It is hoped that this finding will support the creation of therapies that would hinder the progression and severity of both illnesses. Click here to read more.

Kristen Pratt Machado

Kristen Pratt Machado is executive editor for Dimensions of Dental Hygiene and Decisions in Dentistry and director of publishing operations for Belmont Business Media. She has been with the company since its inception in 2001.

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