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Instead of taking cholesterol medication all their lives, they changed their gene
Slovenia🏛️ PoliticsCenter15 hr. ago

Instead of taking cholesterol medication all their lives, they changed their gene

The article discusses a groundbreaking study where scientists successfully reduced high cholesterol levels in patients by editing their genes using CRISPR-Cas9 technology. Instead of daily medication, researchers tested gene therapy on 15 patients with dangerously high cholesterol who had not responded to traditional treatments. The results showed a 50% reduction in cholesterol levels that lasted over a year without adverse effects. The findings were published in the prestigious journal *The New England Journal of Medicine* in November 2025. Researchers emphasized the potential of this approach, particularly for young individuals with severe cholesterol issues, as it could replace lifelong medication regimens. Experts highlighted the long-term effectiveness and safety of the treatment, suggesting it could revolutionize cardiovascular disease management.

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Instead of taking cholesterol medication all their lives, they changed their gene

The article discusses a groundbreaking study where scientists successfully reduced high cholesterol levels in patients by editing their genes using CRISPR-Cas9 technology. Instead of daily medication, researchers tested gene therapy on 15 patients with dangerously high cholesterol who had not responded to traditional treatments. The results showed a 50% reduction in cholesterol levels that lasted over a year without adverse effects. The findings were published in the prestigious journal *The New England Journal of Medicine* in November 2025. Researchers emphasized the potential of this approach, particularly for young individuals with severe cholesterol issues, as it could replace lifelong medication regimens. Experts highlighted the long-term effectiveness and safety of the treatment, suggesting it could revolutionize cardiovascular disease management.

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