Author: Elijah Mead

cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease caused by a mutation of the CFTR gene, the gene responsible for regulating the amount of chloride salt transmembrane channels in cells that produce mucus or sweat. The overproduction of mucus caused by cystic fibrosis has affects in the respiratory as well as digestive …

Project Description: (NOT Essay) I chose this condition because it is one that I experienced somewhat recently, and is very common within the sport of running which is something important to me. I wanted to a painting displaying a setting in which the symptoms of this condition can be felt- …