Through your consent, the #coronagenes study has been able to make a significant contribution to the #COVID-19 HGI (host genetics initiative) by using your de-identified data.
In our recent newsletter, we thanked you all personally. #participants#fightagainstcovid#covid19hg
Over at #Coronagenes, we like a weekly poll which relates to the study. This week's question is about beer!
Q. How much did beer sales fall during 2020?
The three options are: 10% 25% 50%
Study chief, Prof Jim Wilson, will be celebrating the first year anniversary of VIKING Genes II with a talk tonight. Catch up with him and hear about the initial findings on the VIKING Genes YouTube channel at 5pm tonight #vikinggenes @vikinggenes
If you haven’t already done so, and you fulfil the criteria of having at least two grandparents from Orkney or Shetland, please join VIKING II today. @vikinggenes @MRC_IGMM
Recently scientists reported the first #gene variant known to increase the risk of respiratory failure in COVID-19. Scientists now report that the gene variant comes from our Neanderthal ancestors. Read more here: https://t.co/IIX8C0nREa
#variant#neanderthal#ancestors
Coronagenes have a YouTube account!
Watch their instructional videos today and find out how your genes can help in the fight against Covid-19.
#coronagenes#coronavirus
https://t.co/SU6QWClTqA
Have you got DNA data to upload to our study but aren't really sure how? Watch https://t.co/bIDN6C7TlJ to learn how to upload your data to the Coronagenes system.
#dna#BigData#data
We are studying the genetics of COVID-19 and need the help of people with long term symptoms. We are recruiting worldwide. Please join the study if you can.
https://t.co/6rlk8mAErU
Have you already had a health or ancestry DNA test? If so you could help in the fight against Covid-19. #coronagenes
Read more in my article below:
https://t.co/2HkaSJlfAQ
We're #excited to launch our new study! Are you aged 16 or over? You can help us understand why some people get ill from #coronavirus (COVID-19) and others don't. Complete a simple questionnaire and upload your DNA data to take part. Sign up now: https://t.co/QLZdmTcmcj