What is the current progress on the research of the genetic defects that cause Cystic Fibrosis?

Question: My sister has Cystic Fibrosis, a disease that primarily affects the exocrine glands. The disease is fatal, it already claimed my eldest sister's life. If you have information regarding the research studies, please share. I am eager to know. Thank you.
Answers:
I know some company in Australia found something exciting last week. Here is a link:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/health/healthmain.html?in_article_id=374514&in_page_id=1774

http://www.usnews.com/usnews/health/briefs/childrenshealth/hb060120b.htm

Hope it helps.

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