New Gene Linked to Rare Lung Disease PCD Identified by Scientists at University of Leicester

University of Leicester scientists have identified a new gene, tubulin (TUBB4B), linked to primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD), shedding light on the genetic mechanisms underlying this rare lung disease. The research, published in Science, reveals diverse clinical manifestations and the impact of mutations on tubulin protein function. This breakthrough has the potential to enhance rapid diagnostic techniques and inform new therapeutic approaches for PCD patients.