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Genetics uncover mechanisms underlying long COVID – research team awarded the 2026 Medix Prize

October 12, 2026

2026 Medix PRIZE

Genetics uncover mechanisms underlying long COVID – research team awarded the 2026 Medix Prize

A breakthrough international study led from Finland has identified the first clear biological explanation for long COVID, a persistent condition affecting hundreds of thousands of people worldwide. The research has been awarded the Minerva Foundation’s 2026 Medix Prize.