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OU Study Links Genetic Variants to Risk of Blinding Eye Disease in Premature Infants
December 12, 2025
NORMAN, Oklahoma, Dec. 12 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news:

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OU Study Links Genetic Variants to Risk of Blinding Eye Disease in Premature Infants

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OKLAHOMA CITY - A new study from the University of Oklahoma suggests that small genetic differences in two proteins - previously known for their role in premature infants' lungs - may also influence how their eyes develop, potentially affecting the risk of retinopath . . .

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