Breathing disorders are common in the U.S. with conditions like COPD affecting some 7% of the population and asthma affecting another 10%. Digestive conditions like GERD, acid reflux, Celiac disease ...
Transgenic ferret models ratted out how a rare cell type affects airway function. To determine whether these CFTR-rich cells are the lung’s airway traffic controllers, Engelhardt’s team developed ...
Your body constantly renews your bone tissue in a process called bone turnover or bone remodeling. This process involves resorption (breaking down bone) and then reforming it. In people with cystic ...
Cystic fibrosis is a chronic genetic condition that causes thick, sticky mucus to build up in your lungs. This often leads to frequent respiratory infections and gastrointestinal (GI) problems. If you ...