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New OMRF grant to investigate rare autoimmune disease

December 8, 2016

OMRF has received $646,000 to study the genetic origins of NMO.

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Scientists discover clues about cause of dryness in Sjögren’s syndrome

June 29, 2016

Findings may point researchers to the origins of this autoimmune disease

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Does X mark the spot? A new clue why autoimmune diseases target women

June 13, 2016

Gender bias of diseases like lupus and Sjögren’s could be linked X chromosomes.

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OMRF adds board member, honors scientists at spring meeting

April 14, 2016

OMRF hosted its annual spring board meeting on Wednesday.

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OMRF scientist discovers new multiple sclerosis biomarkers

March 10, 2016

Scientists have discovered subtle biological signs in the development of MS.

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Researchers identify genes associated with lupus in Koreans

February 24, 2016

The study looked at genetic samples of nearly 8,000 Koreans.

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