Six posts were made to the CFFC Facebook page during the week of 2/15-21/2026.
02/15/2026 – Scientists discover a hidden gut bacterium linked to good health – Although this research is not directly related to CF, there may be implications. The “hidden gut bacterium” promotes digestion so discovering why it is less prevalent in individuals with chronic disease, and remedying the situation, could boost nutrition.
02/16/2026 – I was born with CF and now I research it – It is interesting to see how life with CF leads people to a career in CF care. The area of research discussed in this story is also interesting.
02/17/2026 – Air pollution spikes pose risk of delayed lung issues in CF patients: Study – This study revolves around the creative use of data from two sources to evaluate the impact of air pollution on lung health for people living with CF.
02/18/2026 – My Journey Through CF, Transplant, and Cancer – This story has a lot of the elements familiar to life with CF: CF is cruel, resilience is a must, a supportive community is important.
02/19/2026– Breakthrough CRISPR system could reverse antibiotic resistance crisis – You may have heard of CRISPR as the tool used in gene editing correct CFTR mutations. This article reports on research seeking to use this tool in fighting antibiotic resistance.
02/21/2026 – It’s time to stop obsessing over life expectancy in CF – Statistics can help guide research, treatment protocols, and even fund-raising. But those benefits can come at a cost to emotional well being.