Cystic fibrosis faithfully modelled in a human Lung Airway Chip

First microfluidic organ-on-a-chip model of the disease could help bring much needed drugs, and personalized medicine approaches to patients. The inherited progressive disorder cystic fibrosis (CF) causes severe damage to the lungs, and other tissues in the body by affecting the cells that produce mucus, sweat, and digestive juices. In individuals carrying mutations in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator […]

Soft “sweat stickers” may streamline diagnosis of cystic fibrosis in children

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TGA approves use of Trikafta to treat cystic fibrosis F508del mutation in Australia – Vertex

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