Essay On Cystic Fibrosis

Genetic disorders are inherited conditions caused by DNA mutations. It is common among various people, however, some disorders can be less severe and some can affect lives greatly. One of the common known genetic disorder is ‘Cystic fibrosis’ which is a life-threatening disorder that affects the lungs, pancreas, liver, intestines, sinuses, and sex organs. In one of the article, ‘Gene Therapy for Cystic Fibrosis Shows Some Promise In Study’ by Christian George Acevedo published in the Science Times mentions that gene therapy can bring improve lives of people with Cystic Fibrosis. Gene therapy is a method in which a vector ‘virus’ carries genes and infect the host cells to treat and prevent diseases. The article says that cystic fibrosis is a rare condition that affects only 1 out of 3,300 people throughout the world. This disorder is caused by genetic mutations known as ‘cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator, (CFTR)’. The CFTR gene evidenced 2000 mutations which causes the lining of the lungs to release thick mucus. Eventually, it give rise to chronic lung infections that weakens the lung and leads to death. The article states that with the aid of gene …show more content…
Ed Owen, chief executive of the Cystic Fibrosis Trust said “This is an extraordinary time for therapeutic development in cystic fibrosis and the need is urgent to stop so many young lives being cut short because of this cruel condition.” Cystic fibrosis is a rare genetic disorder and it affects almost all organs in the body. A child suffers from cystic fibrosis since his/her childhood. It mostly affects the lungs and the pancreas among the other organs in the body. A child suffering from it has to go through therapies constantly to help the congestion to be cleared out caused by the thick accumulation of mucus. The treatment for cystic fibrosis is necessary; there should be a control for