One shot to lower cholesterol for life? Scientists unlock a groundbreaking gene therapy
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By Dr. Chinta Sidharthan Reviewed by Susha Cheriyedath, M.Sc. Feb 11 2025 A revolutionary gene-silencing technique has shown that a single treatment can dramatically lower LDL cholesterol levels for over a year—without permanently altering DNA. Could this be the future of heart disease prevention? Study: A potent epigenetic editor targeting human PCSK9 for durable reduction of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels . Image Credit: Anusorn Nakdee / Shutterstock High cholesterol (
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