‘Bad’ cholesterol gene silenced without altering the DNA sequence

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‘Bad’ cholesterol gene silenced without altering the DNA sequence

By silencing the gene responsible for regulating ‘bad’ cholesterol without altering the primary DNA sequence, researchers have shown that it’s possible to use epigenetic editing to treat diseases rather than conventional DNA-breaking gene editing technology, which risks unintended effects.Continue ReadingCategory: ScienceTags: Genetics, Epigenetics, gene therapy, CRISPR