Nytimes iconNytimesAug 28, 2026

An Experimental Single-Time Treatment Slashed Cholesterol for a Year

A small gene-editing study significantly reduced LDL cholesterol levels, and the results have stuck a year later.

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A small gene-editing study significantly reduced LDL cholesterol levels, and the results have stuck a year later.

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A small gene-editing study significantly reduced LDL cholesterol levels, and the results have stuck a year later.

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