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Some People Get Ebola and Walk Away. Your DNA Decides. | celinegounder.com

17 May 2026 · 0 min
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In this brief monologue, the speaker explains that the genetic background of the host is the primary factor deciding whether an animal infected with Ebola will succumb to severe hemorrhagic disease or experience only mild symptoms and recover. Even when given identical infection doses, genetically susceptible animals die, while others lose minimal weight and survive, highlighting the role of host genetics in disease severity.

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