Researchers identify gene linked to inherited form of fatal lung disease
Saturday, December 20, 2008 - 08:07
in Health & Medicine
Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Centre have determined that a mutation in a gene known for its role in defending the lungs against invading pathogens is responsible for some inherited cases of a lethal lung disease affecting older adults. The same mutation may also be associated with lung cancer, the researchers said...
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