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Using pig lungs to better understand Cystic fibrosis-related infections in humans

Posted on May 12, 2015 by

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited genetic condition that affects around 10,000 people in the UK. Caused by a mutation in the CFTR gene, CF is typified by incorrect transport of salt and water into and out of cells, which … Continue reading →

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