Hypoxia's effects on the lungs (IMAGE) La Jolla Institute for Immunology Caption To treat and prevent these diseases, researchers need to understand why a lack of oxygen would affect the immune system. Credit La Jolla Institute for Immunology Usage Restrictions Use with credit to LJI License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.