The UNITY prenatal test is highly sensitive and accurate for detecting hereditary diseases such as cystic fibrosis (CF),…
Articles by Patricia Inácio, PhD
CFTR channel activity is controlled by a molecular process known as phosphorylation. Now, a study suggests that the levels of phosphorylation…
Prenatal genetic testing for cystic fibrosis (CF) significantly influences how women manage their pregnancies, with positive tests linked to high…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted priority review to Vertex’s new drug application for its triple…
Trained sniffer dogs are able to detect Pseudomonas aeruginosa, the most common bacteria found in people with cystic…
Lung transplants are the ultimate therapeutic strategy for many people with cystic fibrosis (CF) and other chronic lung diseases,…
A minimally invasive imaging device that generates high-resolution images of nasal airways, including the cilia and mucus, allows researchers to…
Using the CRISPR gene editing tool, a team of researchers was able to permanently correct two mutations in the CFTR…
Treatment for three years with Kalydeco (ivacaftor) reduces the risk of lung infection by serious pathogens — including Pseudomonas…
Treatment with Kalydeco (ivacaftor) improved lung function, exercise capacity, and sweat chloride concentration in cystic fibrosis (CF) patients with severe lung…