Six posts were made to the CFFC Facebook page during the week of 3/15-21/2026.
03/15/2026 – A lab mistake at Cambridge reveals a powerful new way to modify drug molecules – Sometimes, success turns out to be different than the original goal. This discovery may streamline the development of CF treatments.
03/16/2026 – “The first few hours, days, weeks, or months may be difficult, but it does get easier”: Emma’s Mother’s Day story – For some, CF symptoms appear before birth which leads to a crash course in life with CF. This mom has some advice for new CF parents which is valid regardless of when the diagnosis is made.
03/17/2026 – HIIT a safe and timesaving exercise option for adults with CF: Study – Exercise is beneficial in CF care. This study compared two forms of exercise and found that the shorter program (a added benefit for those with full schedules) was as effective as a more conventional, longer program.
03/18/2026 – What CF Taught Me About the Power of Community – “Community” means different things to different people. This story is about a man who turned his residence community into his CF community.
03/20/2026 – MIT scientists discover gut protein that traps and kills dangerous bacteria – This research identified a protein in the gut biome that capture and neutralize pathogens such as Staphylococcus aureus. Since the protein also strengthens the mucus layer, more research seems necessary to determine the effects for people with CF.
03/21/2026 – Mentoring the Future: Dr. Patrick Daigneault on Advancing CF Care – Cystic Fibrosis Canada acknowledges a CF care provider who believes in, and mentors other to practice, collaborative care that engages patients, and families as well as professionals.