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How pigeon fanciers are helping scientists understand lung disease - The Conversation

Published by The Conversation Africa By Louise Wain, Mark Spears, Richard Allen · 3 August 2026 at 12:27
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How pigeon fanciers are helping scientists understand lung disease - The Conversation
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By testing hundreds of pigeon fanciers, researchers hope to predict who is most at risk and improve treatment for a wider family of lung diseases.

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