Genetics Breakthrough

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mattmceggg

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I came across this news story on the interwebs today. Seems like a great breakthrough, and I am wondering if anyone knows how/if this will affect future generations of CFers (or if it will eliminate them).

<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/science/article6811080.ece
">http://www.timesonline.co.uk/t...ce/article6811080.ece
</a>
I think genetics research and modification is really the only way to completely cure CF. At this point we should really just focus on eliminating the mutated genes from the gene pool so no one is ever born with CF again. thoughts?
 
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mattmceggg

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I came across this news story on the interwebs today. Seems like a great breakthrough, and I am wondering if anyone knows how/if this will affect future generations of CFers (or if it will eliminate them).

<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/science/article6811080.ece
">http://www.timesonline.co.uk/t...ce/article6811080.ece
</a>
I think genetics research and modification is really the only way to completely cure CF. At this point we should really just focus on eliminating the mutated genes from the gene pool so no one is ever born with CF again. thoughts?
 
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mattmceggg

New member
I came across this news story on the interwebs today. Seems like a great breakthrough, and I am wondering if anyone knows how/if this will affect future generations of CFers (or if it will eliminate them).

<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/science/article6811080.ece
">http://www.timesonline.co.uk/t...ce/article6811080.ece
</a>
I think genetics research and modification is really the only way to completely cure CF. At this point we should really just focus on eliminating the mutated genes from the gene pool so no one is ever born with CF again. thoughts?
 
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mattmceggg

New member
I came across this news story on the interwebs today. Seems like a great breakthrough, and I am wondering if anyone knows how/if this will affect future generations of CFers (or if it will eliminate them).

<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/science/article6811080.ece
">http://www.timesonline.co.uk/t...ce/article6811080.ece
</a>
I think genetics research and modification is really the only way to completely cure CF. At this point we should really just focus on eliminating the mutated genes from the gene pool so no one is ever born with CF again. thoughts?
 
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mattmceggg

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I came across this news story on the interwebs today. Seems like a great breakthrough, and I am wondering if anyone knows how/if this will affect future generations of CFers (or if it will eliminate them).
<br />
<br /><a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/science/article6811080.ece
">http://www.timesonline.co.uk/t...ce/article6811080.ece
</a><br />
<br />I think genetics research and modification is really the only way to completely cure CF. At this point we should really just focus on eliminating the mutated genes from the gene pool so no one is ever born with CF again. thoughts?
 
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MaksNana

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Hello there,,,
I read the article,,, but I really don't know what to think about it....
I do believe that the only way to know proper treatments and a cure would be through the genes !!!!The most studied sence the gene was discovered,,,was the DF508....All CF (Or I hope)Doctors know exactly where the defect is and what it's effects play in the role of CF....

But for an example of our case ,,, the change of a threonine to a isoleucine hasn't had much of any research done ..All that is known it is considered the same class as the DF508.....There have been one pt in India with the same mutations as my loved one and 2 here in the United States,,which one is mine and for some reason there's supposally another little girl ,,,but her case is missing,,,how that has happened I don't know.......So if this missisg child here in the United States see's this post and carry's the DF508 and the T1036I mutation PLEASE RESPOND.....

But,, it always goes back to the saying,,,,,people in the same family or otherwise could have the same gene mutations,,, like 2 DeltaF508's and have completly different outcomes......

Yes I do believe that inless we can find away to fix the gene ,,then our loved CFer's will always live thier lives with daily treatments,,,and all the other cost that come with this horrific disease....

Thankyou for sending the article....Wish I could be of more help.....I could go on and on about the genes ,,but I don't think it would add any importance on the article....

Many Blessings to you,,,Karla [<img src="i/expressions/rose.gif" border="0">
 
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MaksNana

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Hello there,,,
I read the article,,, but I really don't know what to think about it....
I do believe that the only way to know proper treatments and a cure would be through the genes !!!!The most studied sence the gene was discovered,,,was the DF508....All CF (Or I hope)Doctors know exactly where the defect is and what it's effects play in the role of CF....

But for an example of our case ,,, the change of a threonine to a isoleucine hasn't had much of any research done ..All that is known it is considered the same class as the DF508.....There have been one pt in India with the same mutations as my loved one and 2 here in the United States,,which one is mine and for some reason there's supposally another little girl ,,,but her case is missing,,,how that has happened I don't know.......So if this missisg child here in the United States see's this post and carry's the DF508 and the T1036I mutation PLEASE RESPOND.....

But,, it always goes back to the saying,,,,,people in the same family or otherwise could have the same gene mutations,,, like 2 DeltaF508's and have completly different outcomes......

Yes I do believe that inless we can find away to fix the gene ,,then our loved CFer's will always live thier lives with daily treatments,,,and all the other cost that come with this horrific disease....

Thankyou for sending the article....Wish I could be of more help.....I could go on and on about the genes ,,but I don't think it would add any importance on the article....

Many Blessings to you,,,Karla [<img src="i/expressions/rose.gif" border="0">
 
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MaksNana

New member
Hello there,,,
I read the article,,, but I really don't know what to think about it....
I do believe that the only way to know proper treatments and a cure would be through the genes !!!!The most studied sence the gene was discovered,,,was the DF508....All CF (Or I hope)Doctors know exactly where the defect is and what it's effects play in the role of CF....

But for an example of our case ,,, the change of a threonine to a isoleucine hasn't had much of any research done ..All that is known it is considered the same class as the DF508.....There have been one pt in India with the same mutations as my loved one and 2 here in the United States,,which one is mine and for some reason there's supposally another little girl ,,,but her case is missing,,,how that has happened I don't know.......So if this missisg child here in the United States see's this post and carry's the DF508 and the T1036I mutation PLEASE RESPOND.....

But,, it always goes back to the saying,,,,,people in the same family or otherwise could have the same gene mutations,,, like 2 DeltaF508's and have completly different outcomes......

Yes I do believe that inless we can find away to fix the gene ,,then our loved CFer's will always live thier lives with daily treatments,,,and all the other cost that come with this horrific disease....

Thankyou for sending the article....Wish I could be of more help.....I could go on and on about the genes ,,but I don't think it would add any importance on the article....

Many Blessings to you,,,Karla [<img src="i/expressions/rose.gif" border="0">
 
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MaksNana

New member
Hello there,,,
I read the article,,, but I really don't know what to think about it....
I do believe that the only way to know proper treatments and a cure would be through the genes !!!!The most studied sence the gene was discovered,,,was the DF508....All CF (Or I hope)Doctors know exactly where the defect is and what it's effects play in the role of CF....

But for an example of our case ,,, the change of a threonine to a isoleucine hasn't had much of any research done ..All that is known it is considered the same class as the DF508.....There have been one pt in India with the same mutations as my loved one and 2 here in the United States,,which one is mine and for some reason there's supposally another little girl ,,,but her case is missing,,,how that has happened I don't know.......So if this missisg child here in the United States see's this post and carry's the DF508 and the T1036I mutation PLEASE RESPOND.....

But,, it always goes back to the saying,,,,,people in the same family or otherwise could have the same gene mutations,,, like 2 DeltaF508's and have completly different outcomes......

Yes I do believe that inless we can find away to fix the gene ,,then our loved CFer's will always live thier lives with daily treatments,,,and all the other cost that come with this horrific disease....

Thankyou for sending the article....Wish I could be of more help.....I could go on and on about the genes ,,but I don't think it would add any importance on the article....

Many Blessings to you,,,Karla [<img src="i/expressions/rose.gif" border="0">
 
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MaksNana

New member
Hello there,,,
<br />I read the article,,, but I really don't know what to think about it....
<br />I do believe that the only way to know proper treatments and a cure would be through the genes !!!!The most studied sence the gene was discovered,,,was the DF508....All CF (Or I hope)Doctors know exactly where the defect is and what it's effects play in the role of CF....
<br />
<br />But for an example of our case ,,, the change of a threonine to a isoleucine hasn't had much of any research done ..All that is known it is considered the same class as the DF508.....There have been one pt in India with the same mutations as my loved one and 2 here in the United States,,which one is mine and for some reason there's supposally another little girl ,,,but her case is missing,,,how that has happened I don't know.......So if this missisg child here in the United States see's this post and carry's the DF508 and the T1036I mutation PLEASE RESPOND.....
<br />
<br />But,, it always goes back to the saying,,,,,people in the same family or otherwise could have the same gene mutations,,, like 2 DeltaF508's and have completly different outcomes......
<br />
<br />Yes I do believe that inless we can find away to fix the gene ,,then our loved CFer's will always live thier lives with daily treatments,,,and all the other cost that come with this horrific disease....
<br />
<br />Thankyou for sending the article....Wish I could be of more help.....I could go on and on about the genes ,,but I don't think it would add any importance on the article....
<br />
<br />Many Blessings to you,,,Karla [<img src="i/expressions/rose.gif" border="0">
 
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JORDYSMOM

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I'm not sure this particular study would translate to CF, since CF is an autosomal inherited disease not a mitochondrial one.

I'm certainly no expert though, so hopefully someone who knows more will comment.

Stacey
 
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JORDYSMOM

New member
I'm not sure this particular study would translate to CF, since CF is an autosomal inherited disease not a mitochondrial one.

I'm certainly no expert though, so hopefully someone who knows more will comment.

Stacey
 
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JORDYSMOM

New member
I'm not sure this particular study would translate to CF, since CF is an autosomal inherited disease not a mitochondrial one.

I'm certainly no expert though, so hopefully someone who knows more will comment.

Stacey
 
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JORDYSMOM

New member
I'm not sure this particular study would translate to CF, since CF is an autosomal inherited disease not a mitochondrial one.

I'm certainly no expert though, so hopefully someone who knows more will comment.

Stacey
 
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JORDYSMOM

New member
I'm not sure this particular study would translate to CF, since CF is an autosomal inherited disease not a mitochondrial one.
<br />
<br />I'm certainly no expert though, so hopefully someone who knows more will comment.
<br />
<br />Stacey
 
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Lance2020x

New member
I know nothing about these studies and what they will entail, but I will say I've always had a feeling that in my lifetime a way to PREVENT CF would be discovered.
As for banners and such saying "CURE CF" I don't really understand, because if CF is a defective GENE in our structure.... how could that possibly be cured? I could understand if a way to eliminate the symptoms was discovered, but I don't understand how the defect itself could be corrected.

On a side note, this kind of scares me a bit, because if a PREVENTIVE cure was discovered for CF, what would happen to all those of us who were in Limbo... to the child who was born a year before the prevention was discovered... would she go through her life finding it very difficult to find the proper health coverage and medication she needed?
Interesting thoughts that shouldn't be dwelt on I suppose :) Just sharing my thoughts.
 
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Lance2020x

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I know nothing about these studies and what they will entail, but I will say I've always had a feeling that in my lifetime a way to PREVENT CF would be discovered.
As for banners and such saying "CURE CF" I don't really understand, because if CF is a defective GENE in our structure.... how could that possibly be cured? I could understand if a way to eliminate the symptoms was discovered, but I don't understand how the defect itself could be corrected.

On a side note, this kind of scares me a bit, because if a PREVENTIVE cure was discovered for CF, what would happen to all those of us who were in Limbo... to the child who was born a year before the prevention was discovered... would she go through her life finding it very difficult to find the proper health coverage and medication she needed?
Interesting thoughts that shouldn't be dwelt on I suppose :) Just sharing my thoughts.
 
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Lance2020x

New member
I know nothing about these studies and what they will entail, but I will say I've always had a feeling that in my lifetime a way to PREVENT CF would be discovered.
As for banners and such saying "CURE CF" I don't really understand, because if CF is a defective GENE in our structure.... how could that possibly be cured? I could understand if a way to eliminate the symptoms was discovered, but I don't understand how the defect itself could be corrected.

On a side note, this kind of scares me a bit, because if a PREVENTIVE cure was discovered for CF, what would happen to all those of us who were in Limbo... to the child who was born a year before the prevention was discovered... would she go through her life finding it very difficult to find the proper health coverage and medication she needed?
Interesting thoughts that shouldn't be dwelt on I suppose :) Just sharing my thoughts.
 
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Lance2020x

New member
I know nothing about these studies and what they will entail, but I will say I've always had a feeling that in my lifetime a way to PREVENT CF would be discovered.
As for banners and such saying "CURE CF" I don't really understand, because if CF is a defective GENE in our structure.... how could that possibly be cured? I could understand if a way to eliminate the symptoms was discovered, but I don't understand how the defect itself could be corrected.

On a side note, this kind of scares me a bit, because if a PREVENTIVE cure was discovered for CF, what would happen to all those of us who were in Limbo... to the child who was born a year before the prevention was discovered... would she go through her life finding it very difficult to find the proper health coverage and medication she needed?
Interesting thoughts that shouldn't be dwelt on I suppose :) Just sharing my thoughts.
 
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Lance2020x

New member
I know nothing about these studies and what they will entail, but I will say I've always had a feeling that in my lifetime a way to PREVENT CF would be discovered.
<br />As for banners and such saying "CURE CF" I don't really understand, because if CF is a defective GENE in our structure.... how could that possibly be cured? I could understand if a way to eliminate the symptoms was discovered, but I don't understand how the defect itself could be corrected.
<br />
<br />On a side note, this kind of scares me a bit, because if a PREVENTIVE cure was discovered for CF, what would happen to all those of us who were in Limbo... to the child who was born a year before the prevention was discovered... would she go through her life finding it very difficult to find the proper health coverage and medication she needed?
<br />Interesting thoughts that shouldn't be dwelt on I suppose :) Just sharing my thoughts.
 
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