genetic tests

Polish scientists develop test for risk of severe Covid infection

In March last year, Dr Zbigniew Król, who was taking part in the MSWiA research, told PAP it had been possible to identify about six genetic anomalies, or gene variants, that might cause more severe Covid-19 infection. Wojciech Olkuśnik/PAP

Researchers at the Ministry of Interior and Administration (MSWiA) hospital in Warsaw have developed a test to identify patients at risk of severe Covid-19 infection, which has been validated by clinical and laboratory testing.

Can genetics find the cause of Chopin’s death?

In this edition of The Debrief, we speak to genetics Professor Michał Witt about how we can finally ascertain the cause of death of Poland’s most beloved composer, Fryderyk Chopin.

Genetics professor calls for ‘genetic tests’ to confirm cause of Chopin's death

Professor Michał Witt from the Institute of Human Genetics PAS in  Poznań said that despite the composer’s death certificate putting tuberculosis as cause of death, there was still room for doubt.

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