Genetics plays a significant role in immunity

Nearly three quarters of immune traits are influenced by genes, new research from the Department of Twin Research, King’s College London reveals.

The study, using the data of 497 twins was published in Nature Communications and has contributed to a growing body of evidence that the genetic influence on our immune system is significantly higher than previously thought. Click here for the full King’s College London article.

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