Atherosclerosis

Just one Rika was able to reduce bad cholesterol levels by up to 80% through genetic editing. Illustration: Dr. Roy Tsezana via Gemini

A one-shot genetic vaccine for heart disease? One-time treatment reduced bad cholesterol by up to 80%

Just one injection has been shown to reduce bad cholesterol levels by up to 80% through gene editing. New research could pave the way for long-term preventive treatments against heart disease.
Helix-shaped cholesterol crystals. Digital processing of data obtained from four different crystals in different cells using soft x-ray imaging under cold conditions (cryo-SXT)

The bad crystal

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Researchers have developed a new method to treat atherosclerosis

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BIOTRONIK absorbable support intended for the treatment of arteriosclerosis

Positive long-term safety results on BIOTRONIK's absorbable support designed for the treatment of arteriosclerosis

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The wild witnesses. PR photo: Technion

Michael Horev Award to a Ph.D. student at the Technion for her research into the prevention of atherosclerosis

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A four-legged robot learned to change its movement style to traverse a forest and jump over obstacles

Pluristem's clinical trial of stem cells from the placenta is progressing

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A four-legged robot learned to change its movement style to traverse a forest and jump over obstacles

PLAC test - a new test to detect hidden risk of heart attack and stroke

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A four-legged robot learned to change its movement style to traverse a forest and jump over obstacles

Photograph of the blocked artery and chemical measurement of the composition of the blockage in one test

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spices Illustration: shutterstock

The healing pizza spice: oregano is useful against inflammation

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