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CCR5 Gene, Immune Response, Mutation-that-blocks-you-from-getting-AIDS-or-HIV

CCR5: Mutation that reduces the risk of AIDS or HIV

The CCR5 gene is an important player in the immune response. The CCR5-delta32 variant can reduce susceptibility to certain HIV strains, particularly in people with two copies.

Flu season: Genes and Solutions

Are you genetically less likely to get the flu?

Have you ever wondered why some people never seem to get the flu when it is going around? Simply put, some people are just more susceptible to getting the flu than others. Learn more and see if you are more or less susceptible to the flu.