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What's Inside

• By the Numbers: View interesting statistics that show the potential national impact of this study's findings.
• FAQ: Find Answers to frequently asked questions about the study and its findings.
• Health Overviews: Learn about the illnesses affected by what researchers discovered.
• News: View national and international news coverage highlighting this discovery.

Learn more about the senior author of this groundbreaking study, Stephen B. Liggett, M.D.

Interview with Dr. Liggett:

Overview of the groundbreaking discovery and its potential implications.