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Weakened immune system leaves elderly prone to virus

June 2, 2020

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 8 out of every 10 Covid-19 deaths in the U.S. have occurred in adults age 65 and older. Why?

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OMRF announces 2018 Fleming Scholar class

April 10, 2018

OMRF has selected 13 Oklahoma high school and college students as Sir Alexander Fleming Scholars for 2018.

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Fleming scholar application deadline nears

January 5, 2017

The final day for applications is Feb. 1.

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OMRF research could curb infections in the elderly

February 23, 2010

OMRF discovery may help body fight infection, disease

Filed Under: Diseases, News Tagged With: bone marrow, infection, scientist-news, senior, Sun, Xiao-Hong

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