Haunted by the cystic fibrosis patients he could not help, one Iowa doctor commits his life to understanding what is broken deep inside their cells.

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Trikafta, a ‘miracle’ cystic fibrosis drug, has the potential to radically improve lung function and life expectancy for patients living with the condition. However, it remains inaccessible for ...

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