The Nation - News from Oct. 11, 1985
Researchers said they have discovered a way to pinpoint the location of a gene believed to cause cystic fibrosis, calling the finding a giant step in the fight against one of the world’s most lethal hereditary diseases. The scientists identified a genetic marker, which they said is the first clue to locating the gene believed to cause the disease. The discovery was announced at the annual meeting of the American Society for Human Genetics held in Salt Lake City.
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