Success Stories
Discover how genetic data is transforming lives and creating breakthrough treatments
Cholesterol
High cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease, and many drugs which work to lower LDL cholesterol don't work for everyone. Through genetic data, scientists discovered PCSK9, a gene that plays a key role in regulating cholesterol levels, leading to the creation of PCSK9 inhibitor drugs.
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Kidney Stones (Hyperoxaluria)
Kidney stones can be painful and dangerous, especially in people with a rare condition called primary hyperoxaluria, where the body produces too much oxalate. Genetic studies have helped identify mutations in key genes that normally prevent oxalate buildup, leading to targeted therapies.
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