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A scientific paper published by Spanish researchers discusses a strategy for treating the difficult-to-target F508del-CFTR mutation, a cause of cystic fibrosis (CF). The report, “Manipulating proteostasis to repair the F508del-CFTR defect in cystic fibrosis,“ appeared on March 14 in the journal Molecular and Cellular Pediatrics. CF…

Recently, there has been lots of people posting selfies of themselves breathing through a straw. The idea behind the internet trend is to bring awareness as to how a cystic fibrosis patient feels on a daily basis. This is all part of a cystic fibrosis awareness campaign benefitting the Cystic Fibrosis Trust.

In these Cystic Fibrosis Trust videos, watch Arthur’s parents, teachers and a cystic fibrosis nurse talk about his adaptation during his first year at school while living with cystic fibrosis. Watch the video below to hear Q&As with teachers, and a nurse offering advice to other students, teachers and parents going through the…

Recently, a study found that individuals carrying the mutated gene for cystic fibrosis (CF) show an increased risk for asthma, in particular, CF carriers from Asian countries.  In this video by the blogger Brooke Wolcott, listen to her talk about her life with cystic fibrosis. “I hope y’all enjoy the video, and that…

In this Cystic Fibrosis Trust video, join tv personality Gavin Ramjaun and Grace, a 14-year-old distance runner living with cystic fibrosis. Both Gavin and Grace are in training for the London Marathon. Cheer on Gavin, Grace, and Team CF at the London Marathon. To learn more about cystic fibrosis,…

Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is a chronic disease that affects the secretory glands, which are responsible for producing mucus and sweat. In these patients the mucus ends up accumulating in the lungs and airways, causing a blockage and preventing patients from properly breathing, as well as promoting the growth of bacteria and the…

In this Cystic Fibrosis Foundation video, listen as Craig Giddens reads his touching letter to his wife’s donor family. “She has been blessed with Amy’s breath and she sounds like an angel.” To learn more about cystic fibrosis, click here: https://bit.ly/1QltnFs Stay updated on…

In this Cystic Fibrosis Trust video, learn more about the “Strategic Research Centre lead by Professor Jane Davies, seeking to address the three major challenges posed by pseudomonas aeruginosa.” To learn more about cystic fibrosis, click here: https://bit.ly/1QltnFs Stay updated on all…

“Ricky was born with cystic fibrosis and needed a lung transplant. Learn how Kindred Hospital Houston Medical Center helped prepare Ricky for his lung transplant and helped save his life.” To learn more about cystic fibrosis, click here: https://bit.ly/1QltnFs Stay updated on all…

After cancelling all his future meet and greets, Justin Bieber made an exception for one fan: Sarina Costanzo, a 14 year-old-girl who’s been living with cystic fibrosis. Watch this FOX4KC interview where she sat down with Katie Banks to tell us what happened thanks to the help of the Make-a-Wish…