Cystic fibrosis is one of many conditions that can be screened for during prenatal genetic testing. For individuals with cystic fibrosis, or for those who may be wondering if they are a carrier, there ...

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation organised a multidisciplinary committee to develop this Position Paper to outline current ...

Cystic fibrosis is a multisystem genetic disorder caused by mutations in the CFTR gene, leading to impaired chloride and bicarbonate transport across epithelial surfaces. Clinical management centres ...

As a 40-year-old who lives with cystic fibrosis (CF), Zachary Schulz, PhD, EdS, MPH, is said to be among the reputed “last generation” of patients — those born before the advent of drugs that target ...

Antisense oligonucleotides, or ASOs, are molecules that can be used to control protein levels in cells. Scientists have discovered a new way ASOs may help cells produce a protein missing in cystic ...

Babies may begin showing signs of cystic fibrosis shortly after they are born. Babies with cystic fibrosis may have prolonged jaundice, trouble passing meconium, and more frequent lung infections.

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

Atypical cystic fibrosis is a mild form of cystic fibrosis. People with this type of cystic fibrosis can experience symptoms that come and go or that are less severe than those people with classic ...

Sionna Therapeutics targets cystic fibrosis with novel CFTR/NBD1 stabilization; key 2026 readouts and cash runway to 2028.

Learn more Thermo Fisher Scientific has entered into a strategic collaboration agreement with Arcturus Therapeutics for the ...

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic condition that can affect the lungs, digestive tract, and other organs throughout the body. It affects both children and adults worldwide. CF is a progressive, life ...

Cystic fibrosis mucus can cause blockages and increased risk of infections. Cystic fibrosis treatments focus on reducing and clearing the mucus. Cystic fibrosis is a genetic condition that causes ...