cystic fibrosis
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, cystic fibrosis has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Radiolab (Dec 2025).
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disorder inherited in an autosomal recessive manner that impairs the normal clearance of mucus from the lungs, which facilitates the colonization and infection of the lungs by bacteria, notably Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus. CF is a rare genetic disorder that affects mostly the lungs, but also the pancreas, liver, kidneys, and intestine. The hallmark feature of CF is the accumulation of thick mucus in different organs. Long-term issues include
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Dec 2025 on Radiolab |
| Field | Medicine / Genetics |
Who talks about cystic fibrosis on podcasts?
cystic fibrosis came up; the most recent mention was Dec 2025 on Radiolab.
- The Age of Aquaticus | Radiolab Podcast on Radiolab (Dec 2025)
What is cystic fibrosis mentioned alongside?
cystic fibrosis is most often mentioned alongside National Institute of Health, Lula Miller and UC Berkeley.
Mentioned together: National Institute of Health, Lula Miller, UC Berkeley, Neanderthal, Jurassic Park, Berkeley, California, Milwaukee, Radiolab, WNYC, Latif Nasser