However, the results have been inconsistent (Table?2). and -thalassemia heterozygotes (_/) and homozygotes (_/_) are protected against severe malaria.8 However, these well-characterized polymorphisms only partially explain the genetic variation in responses to malaria. 12 It is important to identify additional human genetic variants that are associated with susceptibility or protection. … Continue reading However, the results have been inconsistent (Table?2)