Scientists have long known lupus has a strong genetic component, but there also must be environmental triggers to activate the disease.
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OMRF receives grant to study underlying causes of lupus
OMRF scientist Patrick Gaffney has received a five-year, $3.1 million grant to investigate the underlying mechanisms that lead to lupus onset.
Four OMRF scientists receive promotions
OMRF has announced the promotion of four of its principal scientists.
OMRF awarded two new grants to study lupus genes
Two grants will enable OMRF scientists to examine genes thought to play a role in lupus.
Oklahoma researchers solve a genetic mystery—and save a teen’s life
For more than a decade, doctors could not pinpoint Xander’s symptoms. Then DNA sequencing helped researchers save his life.
OMRF researchers identify genes that may cause cancer to recur after treatment
Cancer often returns after successful therapy, but why?