COVID-19 - Genetic Lifehacks
Here is a collection of articles related to the SARS-CoV2 outbreak. The articles are all fully referenced with links to the studies used to write the articles. It is vitally important to have high quality, bias-free information, offered without speculation or a political agenda.
Categories COVID-19, Immune System and Inflammation
In recent research, mutations in TLR7 (a sensor in our innate immune system) might cause severe Covid-19 in a small minority of healthy people.
An introduction to a series of articles on the research into things that may help to mitigate some of your risk in SARS-Cov-2 infections.
This article explains the current research (August 2021) on natural compounds that may help to combat SARS-CoV-2. Included are clinical trial results on nigella sativa, curcumin, and quercetin.
The research on melatonin shows that it plays an important role in our body’s inflammatory response to pathogens. Learn more about the current research on melatonin for COVID-19 and the science behind how it impacts immune response.
Categories COVID-19, Supplement Research
Genetic risk and Guillain-Barré syndrome
This article dives into the research on Guillain-Barré syndrome, explaining the course of the disease, and covering the genetic variants that increase the relative risk of this serious autoimmune disease. (Member’s article)
Categories COVID-19, Disease Prevention, Member's Only Articles
COVID-19 & Genetics: Who gets sick and why?
Not everyone gets sick when exposed to the SARS-CoV-2 virus. While there are many factors that come into play here, research points to genetics as playing a role. Several good genetic studies have recently been released showing which genes are important in COVID-19 susceptibility. Learn more and check your genes.
ADAMTS13 and VWF Genetic Variants: blood clots and thrombocytopenia
Genetic Variants involving the ADAMTS13 gene and VWF (von Willebrand Factor) can increase the risk of blood clots and thrombocytopenia.
Categories COVID-19, Heart Health, Immune System and Inflammation
Blood clots, platelets, and adenoviruses
A look into the role of platelets, their connection to blood clots, and a discussion of the research on adenovirus-vector therapy, thrombocytopenia, and platelet reactions.
Genetics, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and Long Covid
A look into the science of the lingering effects triggered by viruses including chronic fatigue syndrome and long-haul viruses.
Categories Autoimmune Diseases, COVID-19, Immune System and Inflammation
Genetic variants linked to COVID-19 severity
The question on everyone’s mind these days seems to be… Will I get the COVID? If I do, will it be bad? Learn about the result of a new genome-wide association study, and then check your genetic data. (Member’s article)
Categories COVID-19, Member's Only Articles
Zinc genes: The healing power of zinc
Learn why zinc is important for your immune system and so much more. Find out how your genes impact your need for zinc and discover ways of boosting your zinc status.
Categories COVID-19, Immune System and Inflammation, Nutrients
HMGB1 gene: inflammatory response protein important in sepsis and COVID-19
The HMGB1 protein has a unique role in activating the inflammatory response pathways. Increased HMGB1 levels will call up the troops for a big response to an infection. Discover how genetic variants of this protein vary the risk of cancer, inflammation, and sepsis to name a few.
Genes Linked to COVID-19: UCSF study
Simply explaining the results of a new genome-wide association study on the genetic variants that increase the risk of SARS-CoV2 infection.
Kawasaki Disease: Inflammatory disease in children due to pathogens
Kawasaki disease is an excessive inflammatory response that some children have due to viral or bacterial illnesses. Several genetic variants are tied to an increased susceptibility to Kawasaki disease.
Categories COVID-19, Disease Prevention, Immune System and Inflammation, Member's Only Articles
7 genetic variants that increase your risk of blood clots
Some people are unique in their ability to form clots more easily. This article covers six different genes and the seven genetic variants that increase the risk of blood clots. It is a timely topic because blood clots seem to be a serious complication for people with COVID-19.
Categories COVID-19, Heart Health