Sponsored: Cystic Fibrosis
1. Cystic Fibrosis Of The Pancreas
, commonly called Cystic Fibrosis, is and inherited disease that first appears in childhood and is characterized by chronic lung disease, a dificiency of pancreatic enzymes and an abnormally high concentration of salt in the sweat. Although it is a generalized body disease, it was misnamed cystic fibrosis of the pancreas because it changes in th
2. Genetics And Evolution: Cystic Fibrosis And Down Syndrome
Cystic Fibrosis is a disorder where the exocrine glands secrete abnormally thick mucus, leading to obstruction of the pancreas and chronic infections of the lungs, which usually cause death in childhood or early adulthood. Some mildly affected patients may survive longer. Doctors can diagnose the disease by testing the patients perspiration because
3. Cystic Fibrosis
Imagine having a child that had to have his chest "gently pounded" on everyday in order to survive. Imagine having to do this through the cries and pleads from your child "please mommy not today". Yes this may sound terrible and even painful, but it is required to keep the child alive. Actually this is the every day routine for a parent of a child
4. DNA: The Thread Of Life
The "thread of life", is deoxyribonucleic acid, otherwise known as DNA. It is the spiral shaped molecule found in the nucleus of cells. Scientists have known since 1952 that DNA is the basic substance of heredity. This was hypothesized, and later confirmed by James D. Watson and Francis Crick. They also know that it acts like a biological computer
5. The Molecular Biology Of Cystic Fibrosis
Introduction to Cystic Fibrosis Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is the most common lethal genetic disease of Caucasians, which causes certain glands to malfunction. In CF, mucous glands produce a thick, sticky mucus which interferes with breathing and digestion. Mucus clogs passages in lungs and airways, causing breathing difficulty, chronic coughing, and som