A new therapy using DNA molecules called polypurine hairpins can silence the PCSK9 gene, slashing cholesterol levels without statin side effects. Credit: Shutterstock When cholesterol levels in the bloodstream become excessive, a condition known as hypercholesterolemia can occur, posing a serious threat to the arteries and overall cardiovascular health. Researchers from the University of Barcelona and the University of Oregon have now developed a new therapeutic tool that can help regulate

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