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Crispr gene editing shown to permanently lower high cholesterol

Por: Ars Technica Science November 15, 2023

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Navigate Filter by topic Settings Front page layout Site theme - Nov 15, 2023 2:37 pm UTC / Histological section of an artery suffering from atherosclerosisJames Cavallini/Getty Images In a small initial test in people, researchers have shown that a single infusion of a novel gene-editing treatment can reduce cholesterol, the fatty substance that clogs and hardens arteries over time. The experiment was carried out in 10 participants with an... + full article



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