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Researchers uncover genes at fault for cystic fibrosis-related intestinal obstruction

Researchers at Johns Hopkins have identified a gene that modifies the risk of newborns with cystic fibrosis (CF) developing neonatal intestinal obstruction, a potentially lethal complication of CF. Their findings, which appeared ...

Genetics created Apr 23, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Gene variations linked to intestinal blockage in newborns with cystic fibrosis

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill researchers working as part of the International Cystic Fibrosis Consortium have discovered several regions of the genome that may predispose cystic fibrosis (CF) patients to develop ...

Genetics created Apr 01, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast