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Genetic Conditions: Cystic Fibrosis (CF)

Research various genetic conditions and present your findings using technology tools.

Web Articles

Cystic Fibrosis (TeensHealth) : Informative article with video that explains the cause of the disease, how it's treated, and what it's like to live with CF. 

Science of CF (John Hopkins) : Describes in detail the science behind cystic fibrosis. See the tabs on the sidebar to skip to additional sections.

Cystic Fibrosis (Mayo Clinic) : Learn the signs, symptoms, risk factors, and complications associated with CF.

Database Articles

Cystic Fibrosis (UXL Science, 2008) : Brief description of the genetic disease.

Cystic Fibrosis (CF) : Thorough explanation of cystic fibrosis and the ways it's treated.

Video

“What Is Cystic Fibrosis Exactly?” Performance by Charles Michael Duke, YouTube, Cystic Fibrosis Trust, 19 June 2017, www.youtube.com/watch?v=4IGz5p4n8Fg.

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“Normal Lung versus Lung with Cystic Fibrosis.” Mayo Clinic, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 2019, www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cystic-fibrosis/symptoms-causes/syc-20353700.

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