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Podcast: Finding Genius Podcast
Episode: Silencing the Genes of a Killer?—Understanding the Heart (Disease) of the Matter
Description: The #1 killer in the world is heart disease—it doesn’t matter who you are or where you live, this killer doesn’t discriminate. But does it have a code? And could it be cracked with the right technology? Tune in to discover: Why all of our cells would burst without cholesterol, but what happens when there’s too much of it How CRISPR/Cas9 technology could hold the key to permanently low cholesterol levels (without the need for injections or pills), and a cure for sickle cell anemia What lipid nanoparticles are, how they can...