Cystic fibrosis

Cystic fibrosis is a disorder that damages your lungs, digestive tract and other organs. It's an inherited disease caused by a defective gene that can be passed from generation to generation. Cystic fibrosis affects the cells that produce mucus, sweat and digestive juices.

Life-changing cystic fibrosis treatment wins US$3-million Breakthrough Prize - https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-02890-1 - Trio of scientists who developed the combination drug Trikafta are among the winners of five major awards in life sciences, physics and mathematics.