Mucous Breakthrough In Mice Holds Promise For Cystic Fibrosis
Wednesday, July 30, 2008 - 22:21
in Health & Medicine
A Canadian scientist studying cystic fibrosis has successfully corrected the defect which causes the overproduction of intestinal mucous in mice. The discovery has clear implications to understanding and treating this facet of the disease in humans. CF is a fatal, genetic disease characterized by an overproduction of mucous in the lungs and digestive system.
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