Gene editing could replace a lifetime of medication, but there's a catch

Imagine receiving a single treatment that could keep your cholesterol under control for decades, potentially eliminating the need for daily medication. Advances in gene editing are bringing that possibility closer to reality. But scientists say the same technology that could revolutionize medicine also raises difficult questions about safety, permanent genetic changes, and unintended consequences.

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