Gene That Modifies Severity Of Cystic Fibrosis Lung Disease Found

Researchers have discovered a gene that modifies the severity of lung disease in people with the lethal genetic condition, cystic fibrosis, pointing to possible new targets for treatment, according to a new study in Nature. This is the first published study to use a genome-wide approach to look for genes that modify cystic fibrosis lung disease severity, said researchers.

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