Scientists identify gene for short-circuiting excess mucus in lung disease, common colds

Monday, September 14, 2009 - 17:28 in Health & Medicine

CINCINNATI - Scientists have identified the main genetic switch that causes excessive mucus in the lungs, a discovery that one day could ease suffering for people with chronic lung diseases like asthma and cystic fibrosis, or just those fighting the common cold.

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