About the research
Why do some people get a cold every month, while others seem immune, even in the wintertime? 🤧 "The answer lies in our genes," says Alejandro Correa Rojo (VITO - UHasselt). "Each of us carries a unique genetic code, that doesn't only determine our eye color or height. It can also tell how you will respond to a disease." After studying the DNA of thousands of people, Alejandro developed a Genetic Risk Score. This single number tells how you are at risk for a specific disease compared to others. "Doctors can use such a score to predict how you might respond to a disease and recommend a special treatment. As for you, your Genetic Risk Score cannot tell you that you will definitely get a specific disease, but it can empower you to prevent it."
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