New jab would act like a one-off 'vaccination' against heart attack It works by 'knocking out' gene which raises levels of cholesterol in blood Scientists say it could cut the risk of heart attack by 90 per cent Still in development, but after tests it could be available in a decade

By Richard Spillett

Published: 01:06 EST, 11 June 2014 | Updated: 02:58 EST, 11 June 2014

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A single injection that slashes the risk of heart attack by up to 90% could be available within 10 years, scientists say.

The jab uses DNA-editing technology to 'knock out' a liver gene believed to raise levels of cholesterol in the bloodstream.

The one-off treatment has already been tested successfully on mice, reducing the blood concentrations of cholesterol in the animals by 35 to 40 per cent within days.

A new injection which cuts the risk of heart attack could be used as 'a vaccination' within 10 years

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