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EPISODE · Mar 17, 2024 · 54 MIN

The Cystic-Fibrosis Breakthrough That Changed Everything

from The Atlantic Out Loud

The disease once guaranteed an early death—but a new treatment has given many patients a chance to live decades longer than expected. What do they do now? By Sarah Zhang. From the April 2024 issue. Get more from your favorite Atlantic voices when you subscribe. You’ll enjoy unlimited access to Pulitzer-winning journalism, from clear-eyed analysis and insight on breaking news to fascinating explorations of our world. Subscribe today at TheAtlantic.com/podsub. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The disease once guaranteed an early death—but a new treatment has given many patients a chance to live decades longer than expected. What do they do now? By Sarah Zhang. From the April 2024 issue. Get more from your favorite Atlantic voices when you subscribe. You’ll enjoy unlimited access to Pulitzer-winning journalism, from clear-eyed analysis and insight on breaking news to fascinating explorations of our world. Subscribe today at TheAtlantic.com/podsub. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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