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Study reveals common mutation linked to autoimmune diseases may protect people from viral infections

New research from the University of Kansas shows a “risk gene” linked to higher odds of developing autoimmune diseases such as diabetes or lupus may also provide a survival advantage fighting viral infections like coronavirus.
Jayhawk statue outside Kansas Union in springtime.

‘This Week in Virology’ podcast to be hosted and recorded at KU

The University of Kansas Center for Chemical Biology of Infectious Disease (CBID) will host Vincent Racaniello, virologist and podcaster, at 3 p.m. April 3 in 1005 Haworth Hall.

Fehr named recipient of University Scholarly Achievement Award

The University of Kansas has named four midcareer faculty members as recipients of the annual University Scholarly Achievement Award.

Fehr on KU Biology's Interview With a Biologist podcast

Dr. Anthony Fehr was featured in the newest Interview With a Biologist podcast.