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The relationship between the coronavirus and human genetics is murky. fatido/E+ via Getty Images

Your genes could determine whether the coronavirus puts you in the hospital – and we’re starting to unravel which ones matter

Researchers from Oregon Health and Science University found that variations in genes that code for parts of the cellular alarm system might play a role in how well people fight off COVID-19.
Our blood has more functions than we probably realise - all vital for life. from www.shutterstock.com.au

Explainer: what’s actually in our blood?

Blood transports nutrients, hormones, proteins, vitamins and minerals around our body.
We know blood is vital for life, do we know why? Illuminations: Blood Equality by Jordan Eagles (USA) Image credit: David Meanix and courtesy of artist as part of Science Gallery Melbourne’s BLOOD exhibition

Essays on blood: why do we actually have it?

Everything you never knew about the red stuff in your veins.

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