In a study on norovirus susceptibility, it was found that individuals with blood type B are more resistant to the bug, while those with blood types A, AB, and O are more likely to become ill. This is due to the presence of oligosaccharides on red blood cells and intestinal cells, which the virus attaches to in order to infect individuals. Approximately 20% of the European-derived population do not produce the H1-antigen, making them less likely to get sick from norovirus.
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Huge cliff collapse almost hits sunbathers on Devon beach
Sunbathers at Budleigh Salterton beach in Devon narrowly escaped injury when thousands of tons of rock collapsed on Saturday, creating a massive dust plume. Rescue efforts by the Sidmouth Independent Lifeboat successfully retrieved individuals stranded by the rockfall, while authorities closed coastal paths due to the unstable cliffs. Want More Context? 🔎
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