Tag: uric acid
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CRISPR Brings Back Ancient Gene That Could Cut Gout and Fatty Liver Risk
Rewriting a Missing Chapter in Human Biology In a surprising turn for genetic science, researchers using CRISPR gene-editing tools have revived a gene that disappeared from the human lineage millions of years ago. The restored gene appears to play a role in regulating uric acid production and lipid metabolism, two factors closely tied to gout…
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CRISPR Resurrects Ancient Gene to Fight Gout and Fatty Liver
CRISPR Brings Back an Ancient Gene With Modern Implications A recent report in Scientific Reports unveils a bold genetic experiment: scientists used CRISPR gene-editing tools to revive a gene that vanished from the human lineage millions of years ago. The revived gene appears to modulate purine metabolism and uric acid production, leading to lower uric…
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CRISPR Restores Ancient Gene to Cut Uric Acid and Fight Gout and Fatty Liver
Introduction: A bold leap from ancient DNA to modern health In a striking demonstration of CRISPR gene-editing tools, researchers have resurrected an ancient human gene that disappeared from the genome millions of years ago. The restored gene, when expressed in a controlled laboratory setting, lowered uric acid levels and showed promising indications for reducing risks…