Because twins have identical sets of genetic code, the symptoms that they experience once infected with SARS CoV-2 will also be identical. True Or False. The Reality of SARS-CoV-2 on Twins: True or False

SARS-CoV-2 Twins: False or True?

Although it’s well known that twins have identical genetic makeup, some people are curious if they will experience the same symptoms after being infected. This question has two answers: yes or no. Although twins might be affected by the same virus, they will not experience identical symptoms. The primary reason why the symptoms will not be the same is because the environment of the twins’ bodies can be very different. It also includes any other virus they have come in contact with, as well as their lifestyle and stress levels. Research from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) indicates that “genetic predisposition to infectious diseases may be modified by environmental and lifestyle factors” (Ren, et al., 2021). Even though twins have the same genetic code and environment, they can experience different viral experiences. Research from University of Michigan 2020 found that identical twins may experience COVID-19 at different severity levels. The reason is that even though they share the same genetic code the virus can cause different reactions in each individual depending on how their immune systems react to it. Cont….