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Scientists hail new cystic fibrosis treatment


November 1, 2019

WASHINGTON: A new triple-drug therapy that tackles the genetic causes of cystic fibrosis has been shown to be highly effective in treating the rare life-threatening disorder, scientists reported Thursday following landmark clinical trials. The finding — 30 years after the gene that causes the disease was identified — was called a “cause for celebration” by Francis Collins, the director of …

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