https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/with-the-snip-of-a-gene-scientists-hope-to-erase-high-cholesterol-for-lifeContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/with-the-snip-of-a-gene-scientists-hope-to-erase-high-cholesterol-for-lifehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/with-the-snip-of-a-gene-scientists-hope-to-erase-high-cholesterol-for-life#u52615Mon, 31 Aug 2026 01:47:26 +0000Scientists have made progress in developing a single-time treatment for high cholesterol using CRISPR gene-editing therapy. The therapy has been shown to safely and continuously lower cholesterol and triglycerides for a year in a first-in-human trial. This treatment aims to reduce 'bad' cholesterol levels for life by editing a gene responsible for cholesterol production. The trial results indicate a significant reduction in cholesterol levels, offering hope for a long-term solution.Why it mattersHigh cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease, which is a leading cause of de