University of Edinburgh Jun 24 2026 Reviewed A genetic difference carried by nearly one in three people may increase the risk of severe COVID-19 and lung fibrosis by disrupting the function of a previously unknown protein, according to a new study. Researchers found that the genetic variant alters a newly discovered enzyme found in lung tissue, revealing a hidden biological pathway that could help explain why some people are more susceptible to serious lung disease. The findings add to growing

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