One-Time CRISPR Treatment Significantly Lowers Cholesterol Levels
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A small study suggests that a single infusion of a CRISPR-based gene-editing drug can safely reduce cholesterol and triglycerides by about half, potentially offering a one-time cure for high cholesterol, though more research is needed to confirm safety and long-term effects.
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- Harmful cholesterol levels cut in half with one-time gene editing drug in early trial NBC News
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