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How a Cystic Fibrosis Drug Given Prenatally Changed the Lives of One Family

Stanford Childrens

Before birth, both of the couple’s sons — Jaxon, born in 2018, and Elijah, born in 2020 — developed bowel blockages related to cystic fibrosis , a genetic disease that primarily affects the lungs and digestive system. After the surgeries, Jaxon and Elijah faced extended hospital stays and long-term digestive complications. “Our

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Peptides in Action: The Expanding Role of Bioactive Peptides in Human Health

Designs for Health

Peptides are growing in popularity among health and fitness individuals who are committed to staying proactive about their wellness and physical performance. These results were verified upon visual assessment by the researchers. Bioactive peptides have specific biological actions that positively affect living organisms.

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