Caused by a defective channel for transporting [*] chloride, it results in thick mucus that accumulates in the lungs, decreasing lung function and increasing the risk of infection.
Gene therapy trials for this disease began by treating patients' sinus passages. Caused by a defective channel for transporting [*] chloride, it results in thick mucus that accumulates in the lungs, decreasing lung function and increasing the risk of infection. Named after its telltale malformations of the pancreas—for 10  points—what is this disease, usually diagnosed in childhood by a sweat test?
Gene therapy trials for this disease began by treating patients' sinus passages.
CF or cystic fibrosis of the pancreas [accept mucoviscoidosis on early buzz]