Discovery of 550 genes paves way for asthma and lung disease treatments

Researchers suggest the findings pave the way for potential new treatments to tackle conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma.

More than 550 new genes have been linked to lung function for the first time, allowing scientists to better understand lung disease.

Researchers suggest the findings pave the way for potential new treatments to tackle conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma.