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  "id": 6758979,
  "title": "DNA treatment cuts bad cholesterol by nearly 50% without statins",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/dna-treatment-cuts-bad-cholesterol-by-nearly-50-without-statins",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-09-10T03:44:05.000Z",
  "source": {
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    "url": "https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/09/260909225602.htm"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Researchers have designed a new DNA-based treatment that targets PCSK9, a protein closely tied to high LDL cholesterol and atherosclerosis. Their most effective molecule reduced PCSK9 protein by 87% in human liver cells and lowered cholesterol by 47% in genetically modified mice after a single injection.",
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        "title": "DNA treatment cuts bad cholesterol by nearly 50% without statins",
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        "published": "2026-09-10T03:44:05.000Z"
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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."
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