{
  "id": 18069630,
  "title": "Gene editing could replace a lifetime of medication, but there's a catch",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/gene-editing-could-replace-a-lifetime-of-medication-but-theres-a-catch-18069630",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-11-04T04:30:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ScienceDaily",
    "slug": "sciencedaily",
    "url": "https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/11/261102202829.htm"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "A single gene-editing treatment could someday protect against heart disease, high cholesterol, and other common conditions for decades, potentially replacing lifelong medications. But scientists warn that permanently altering genes introduces risks that could take years to emerge, making long-term safety a critical challenge.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}