In early May, a study published in the European Heart Journal said that while Covid-19 and the SARS CoV-2 virus infects a wide age group, it is predominantly seen in elderly individuals, especially men and those with cardiovascular disease. The study found that men have higher levels of the angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) in the blood, which helps the virus infect cells faster, thereby leaving men more vulnerable to the coronavirus. The study was part of a diverse range of gene-centric research from across the world. Never before have the medical scientists of the world come together to fight something... This is an Inc42+ Member Exclusive story. Read this story on Inc42.Author: Meha Agarwal
Date : 2020-07-07T09:08:53.000Z