Susceptibility/Predisposition to Infectious Disease Why is it that some people always seem to get the flu and others don't? Why are some individuals more susceptible to SARS CoV-2? 1) links between human genetic variation and susceptibility to a specific infectious disease (e.g., Neanderthal DNA and Covid), 2) link between aging and a specific infectious disease 3) links between stress, nutrition, or exercise and a specific infectious disease.

Susceptibility/Predisposition to Infectious Disease Why is it that some people always seem to get the flu and others don't? Why are some individuals more susceptible to SARS CoV-2? 1) links between human genetic variation and susceptibility to a specific infectious disease (e.g., Neanderthal DNA and Covid), 2) link between aging and a specific infectious disease 3) links between stress, nutrition, or exercise and a specific infectious disease.

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Susceptibility/Predisposition to Infectious Disease

Why is it that some people always seem to get the flu and others don't? Why are some individuals more susceptible to SARS CoV-2?

1) links between human genetic variation and susceptibility to a specific infectious disease (e.g., Neanderthal DNA and Covid),

2) link between aging and a specific infectious disease

3) links between stress, nutrition, or exercise and a specific infectious disease.

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Definition Definition Genetic variation refers to the differences in DNA sequence among individuals of the same species. These variations can occur due to mutations, genetic recombination, and natural selection. Genetic variation plays an important role in evolution, as it allows for the selection of traits that enhance the survival and reproduction of organisms in changing environments.

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