It Happened at Michigan — A Disease’s Gene Is Discovered

February 3, 2025

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Presented by The Record

In 1989, University of Michigan researchers Francis Collins and Lap-Chee Tsui made a groundbreaking discovery by isolating the gene for cystic fibrosis, paving the way for gene therapy and better treatments. Collins later led the Human Genome Project, reshaping our understanding of human genetics. Discover how this U-M breakthrough changed the future of medicine in this highlight from The Record.

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