Gene Linked To Inherited Form Of Fatal Lung Disease Identified
Wednesday, January 7, 2009 - 12:07
in Health & Medicine
Researchers 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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