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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Oklahoma researchers win $2.16 million grant to use 3D model to study lung virus
RSV is the leading cause of viral bronchiolitis and pneumonia worldwide, infecting more than 50 percent of children in their first year of life and nearly 100 percent by age 2.
OMRF secures $2.6 million flu grant
Alberola-Ila will investigate the role a type of white blood cell plays in mounting the body’s response against flu infection.
New shingles vaccine is a must
Thanks to the development of a new vaccine, you may be able to completely avoid shingles for good.
Experts warn of second flu outbreak
A new strain of flu is making a push in the U.S.
What you need to know about the flu
This year’s flu outbreak is shaping up to be the worst in a decade. Why does it vary so much season to season?