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International study reveals 24 new genes associated with lupus

July 19, 2017

These findings will help scientists understand how to better diagnose and treat the disease.

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Researchers identify gene associated with lupus

May 18, 2017

The gene, NCF1, was known by researchers, but it had not previously been linked to lupus

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Think you’re Irish? Your genes may say otherwise

March 14, 2017

So what does it mean to be Irish?

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Eisai, OMRF enter autoimmune disease research collaboration

October 27, 2016

The project is focused on lupus, which affects up to 1.5 million Americans.

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Oklahoma researchers find clues to the origins of lupus

March 24, 2016

These new findings could play a key role in tailoring individual lupus treatments.

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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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