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human immune-system genes

Coverage of human immune-system genes in the Nexus archive.

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HEALTHApr 22 · 00:00 UTCNATURE NEWS
Specific combinations of human and viral genetic variants explain a cancer predisposition in southern China
A study published in Nature identifies that specific combinations of human immune-system gene variants and Epstein–Barr virus strains contribute to susceptibility to an uncommon throat cancer in southern China. The research highlights genetic interactions between humans and viruses as a factor in cancer predisposition.