... to produce an abnormally thick, sticky mucus that clogs the lungs and leads to life-threatening lung infections. The thick secretions also get into the pancreas, making it difficult for digestive enzymes to reach the intestines to help break down and absorb food. This disorder effects 1 in every 2,500 babies born in the US. There are about 2,800 genetic disorders and ... years all the problems we have heard about will be extinct no more schizophrenia, alcoholism, Alzheimer's, depression no more Gene mutations that cause common diseases like heart disease, diabetes, immune system disorde...

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