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Cholesterol Gene Edit as Protective Example

There is a well-documented single gene involved in high cholesterol such that a simple edit could effectively protect a person from cardiovascular disease for their entire life without needing statins, posing the question of whether offering this to parents counts as therapy or enhancement.

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Jennifer Doudna

Evidence Quote

they are effectively protected from any kind of cardiovascular disease for their entire life. They're not going to have to take statins

Source

106 - Humanity 2.0Making Sense with Sam Harris
Created: 6/14/2026, 1:51:37 AM

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