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Podcast: Gladden Longevity Podcast
Episode: Reducing Disease Risk through Gene Editing – a Conversation with Dr. Kirin Munusuru - Episode 64
Description: On this episode of Living Beyond 120â„¢, cardiologist Kiran Musunuru joins Mark and Dr. Gladden to discuss his study of genetics and cardiovascular disease. They talk about "genetic superheroes" who have certain genes partially or fully turned off in their system, which appears to benefit their cardiovascular health. By isolating these genes and better understanding their function, there is potential for creating medical treatments for people who might be otherwise prone to certain diseases. Dr. Musunuru discusses some exciting developments in the research he's been working on with gene editing. He also shares the top three things he be...