News tagged with cf mutation


Scientists identify new strategy to fight deadly infection in cystic fibrosis

New research suggests that lowering excessive levels of a protein in immune system cells could be a strategy to clear an infection that is deadly to patients with cystic fibrosis (CF).

Medical research created Jan 23, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Cystic fibrosis drug reverses genetic abnormality in the CF mutation

The Lung Institute of WA (LIWA) has recently made a breakthrough in the search for a drug to improve the quality of life of patients with Cystic Fibrosis (CF).

Medical research created Nov 28, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Study identifies genome regions that could influence severity of cystic fibrosis

A team of researchers, including a number from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, have pinpointed regions of the genome that contribute to the debilitating lung disease that is the hallmark ...

Genetics created May 23, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast