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Home - OMRF News - Archives for proteins

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Bodywork: When flu shots fall short

October 14, 2020

Flu shots aren’t perfect, and none offer absolute protection, but you’re still better off getting one.

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OMRF secures $2.6 million flu grant

May 24, 2018

Alberola-Ila will investigate the role a type of white blood cell plays in mounting the body’s response against flu infection.

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Researchers make new insights into birth defects, infertility

February 16, 2017

Abnormal numbers of chromosomes—known as aneuploidy—are a common cause of genetic disorders and birth defects.

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OMRF scientist discovers signal that drives cell division

April 18, 2016

An enzyme called PP1 tells the cells it’s the right time to divide.

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New grant will investigate overlaps in autoimmune diseases

June 23, 2015

OMRF scientist receives grant for promising Sjögren’s research.

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OMRF, OUHSC scientists find gene at the root of rare disease

August 13, 2012

Exome sequencing helps pinpoint previously unknown genetic links

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Adams-Oliver, Adams-Oliver Syndrome, American Journal of Human Genetics, DNA, dna testing, exome, exome sequencing, Gaffney, genes, genetics, Graham Wiley, human genetics, OUHSC, patrick, Patrick Gaffney, proteins, rare diseases, rare disorder, RBPJ, scientist-news, sequencing, Shaofeng Want, Susan Hassed, university of oklahoma health sciences center

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