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Scientists Sequence Largest Bacterial Genome Yet, And Open Door To Development Of New Antibiotics
August 31, 2000 — Scientists have completed mapping the genome of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, the largest bacterium sequenced so far, which may lead to potential new treatments for patients with cystic fibrosis (CF), ... > full story -
Study Shows Receptor Molecule Facilitates Introduction Of Corrected Genes Into Cells
May 31, 2000 — Medical researchers trying to perfect gene therapy face a major obstacle in inserting corrected genes into cell nuclei where they can direct production of healthy proteins that the defective cellular ... > full story -
Cystic Fibrosis Splicing Experiments Offer Hope For Improved Treatments
December 17, 1999 — Although not yet ready to try their new technique in patients, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill scientists have successfully repaired a genetic problem that accounts for a form of cystic ... > full story -
Iowa Researchers: Step Made In Developing Gene Therapy To Treat Cystic Fibrosis
December 2, 1999 — A team of University of Iowa Health Care investigators has advanced understanding of how gene therapy might effectively treat the serious lung function loss associated with cystic fibrosis (CF). Some ... > full story -
Researchers Discover Potential New Approach To Treating Cystic Fibrosis
October 12, 1999 — Researchers say they have discovered a reversible lipid imbalance that may be responsible for the common symptoms of cystic fibrosis. The discovery, in mice carrying the genetic defect that causes ... > full story -
Iowa Study Advances Understanding Of Antimicrobials And Cystic Fibrosis-Related Infection
September 9, 1999 — Human airway secretions include antimicrobial agents that normally protect the lungs from infection caused by inhaled bacteria and other microorganisms. A recent University of Iowa Health Care study ... > full story -
Discovery Might Boost Cystic Fibrosis Therapy
July 20, 1999 — By studying patients with a rare genetic disorder, scientists at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and colleagues have proven that movement of salt and liquid in and out of lung surface ... > full story -
Target For Cystic Fibrosis Drugs Found
June 23, 1999 — In an advance that promises to speed development of new drugs for cystic fibrosis, Johns Hopkins biochemists have discovered what goes awry inside the cells of CF patients at the most basic ... > full story -
Jefferson Scientists Further Develop Gene Repair Technique
June 15, 1999 — Molecular geneticists at Jefferson Medical College are inching closer to using a novel gene repair technique to treat diseases such as cystic fibrosis and sickle cell anemia. While the work remains ... > full story -
Cystic Fibrosis Gene Undetected In Screening Of Infertile Men
June 11, 1999 — A University of Toronto study shows a significant number of infertile men have mutations in the cystic fibrosis gene and many of these genetic defects go undetected in routine screening for cystic ... > full story
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