NYT
An Experimental Single-Time Treatment Slashed Cholesterol for a Year
Friday, August 28, 2026
Researchers conducted a gene-editing study in which participants received a single treatment that reduced LDL cholesterol levels, with the reduction persisting one year after administration. The study was small in size. Specific participant numbers, the gene-editing method used, the magnitude of cholesterol reduction, and the institution conducting the research were not provided in the available information.
