Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a common genetic disorders that has been well studied. Researchers have identified CF-causing mutations in a gene called CFTR, which encodes for an ion channel. The genetic ...

Cystic fibrosis is one of the most common genetic disorders, causing thick mucus build-up in the lungs and other parts of the body, breathing problems, and infection. A three-drug cocktail known as ...

The cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) is a complex protein that helps maintain fluid balance in several organs. Mutations in the CFTR protein can lead to symptoms of cystic ...

For decades, lung disease has been the most visible and life-threatening part of cystic fibrosis. People might picture ...

"Traditional gene-editing technologies work best with single mutations and are expensive to optimize, so gene therapies tend to focus on the mutations that are the most common," Buffington said. "But ...

Genetic testing plays an important role in cystic fibrosis screening and diagnosis. It can help determine if a person has cystic fibrosis or carries gene mutations that cause it. Other tests can also ...