Growacet said

"while I think its possible that it could be 208 I don't think its likely"

Ya never know?

One area of interest involves the ACE2 gene, which acts as a receptor to the virus – known to scientists as "SARS-CoV2."

"Mutations to the ACE2 gene might influence the ability of the virus to recognize and infect a human cell," said molecular biologist Dr. Daisy Robinton. 

The ACE2 gene encodes a receptor protein that sits on the surface of many cell types in the human body. SARS-CoV2 uses a "spike protein" to attach to this receptor, and once attached, the virus infects that cell, according to Robinton.

"ACE2 is found predominantly on human respiratory cells, which explains some of the symptoms we see including dry cough and shortness of breath," said Robinton. "However, ACE2 is also present on cells in the heart, cells of the gastrointestinal tract, and even cells that support olfaction."

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