Scientists show gene mutation may cause immature lungs in newborns

Tuesday, November 25, 2008 - 01:49 in Health & Medicine

Scientists have identified a gene critical to lung maturation in newborns and the production of surfactant, which lines lung tissues and prevents the lungs from collapsing.

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