Six months after getting COVID, some genes in the body start acting differently, and this change is linked to problems with blood sugar, blood vessels, and the immune system.

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Epigenetic patterns, accelerated biological aging, and enhanced epigenetic drift detected 6 months following COVID-19 infection: insights from a genome-wide DNA methylation study

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2024 Aug 20

The study looked at people 6 months after having COVID-19 and found that their genes showed changes linked to problems with metabolism, blood vessels, and immunity—just like the claim says.

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Epigenetic patterns, accelerated biological aging, and enhanced epigenetic drift detected 6 months following COVID-19 infection: insights from a genome-wide DNA methylation study

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DOI: 10.1186/s13148-024-01724-9

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People who had COVID-19 six months ago might have more random changes in their gene activity, which could mean their cells are aging faster or becoming less stable, possibly raising the risk for health problems down the line.

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