Cystic Fibrosis is found on the seventh chromosome and the mutation that leads to cystic fibrosis is called the Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator or CFTR, which serves an important function in creating sweat, mucus and digestive juices. ...

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Various species of Lactobacillus are used commercially during the production of sour milks, cheeses, and yogurt, and they have an important role in the "manufacture of fermented vegetables (pickles and sauerkraut), beverages (wine and juices), sourdough breads, and some sausages" (BioKids 2015). ...

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