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Genetic and phenotypic analysis of the causal relationship between aging and COVID-19
5 Oct 2021
Abstract excerpt
Background: Epidemiological studies revealed that the elderly and those with comorbidities are most affected by COVID-19, but it is important to investigate shared genetic mechanisms between COVID-19 risk and aging. Methods: We conducted a multi-instrument Mendelian Randomization analysis of multiple lifespan-related traits and COVID-19. Aging clock models were applied to the subjects with different COVID-19...
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