MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The UK government on Wednesday announced in a statement the launch of a large-scale human genome sequencing study, which is set to establish whether a person’s genetics can influence susceptibility to the coronavirus.
The project is supported by 28 million pounds ($34.3 million) from Genomics England, UK Research and Innovation, the Department of Health and Social Care and the National Institute for Health Research, the statement said.
The study is set to help in identifying people most susceptible to the disease and fast-tracking new therapies into clinical trials.
The UK has so far confirmed 226,463 COVID-19 cases and 32,692 related deaths.
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