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Preliminary results from a study show that gene-editing technology can be used to successfully treat a genetic disorder that increases the risk of heart disease.

For the first time, gene-editing provides hints for lowering cholesterol

Researchers report the first results from a study testing the revolutionary gene-editing technique known as CRISPR for cutting high cholesterol.

A disciplined plea for peace – and quiet – from composer Arvo Pärt

A new album of music by the 88-year-old Estonian mystic seems to put an arm around you and whisper, "In troubled times, music can help."

The family of Bilal Muhammed Saleh outside their home in As-Sawiya, occupied West Bank on Oct. 31, 2023.

The death of a Palestinian olive farmer emphasizes conflict over land

Settler violence is on the rise in the West Bank.

This family photo shows Aaron James and his daughter, Allie in September 2022. Aaron was working for a power line company in June 2021 when he was shocked by a live wire. He nearly died. Ultimately he lost his left arm, requiring a prosthetic. His damaged left eye was so painful it had to be removed.

Arkansas man receives the world's first whole eye transplant plus a new face

The NYU medical team announced Thursday that Aaron James is recovering well from the dual transplant last May and the donated eye looks remarkably healthy.

A Chinese lion marionette watches visitors pass by its booth during Lunar New Year celebrations in Balboa Park on Jan. 22, 2023.

In photos: House of China Lunar New Year celebration

The House of China in Balboa park set the state for this year's Lunar New Year.

'Just say no' didn't actually protect students from drugs. Here's what could

For years, programs like D.A.R.E. told students to "just say no" to drugs. But research shows that approach alone didn't work. Now experts are backing a new approach that could help save lives.

Republican presidential candidates from left, former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, businessman Vivek Ramaswamy and Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., participate in a Republican presidential primary debate hosted by NBC News Wednesday in Miami.

6 takeaways from the third Republican primary debate

At the GOP debate in Miami, five Republicans sparred over top issues include the Israel-Hamas war, Ukraine, China, abortion and Social Security.

Yair Golan rescued people stranded at the Nova festival when Hamas attacked.

This Israeli general saw the horror of the Hamas attack. Now, he's urging optimism

The morning of the Hamas attack on Israel, Yair Golan — a former member of Israel's parliament and a major general in the country's military reserves — leapt into action.

Supporters for a pro-abortion ballot measure cheer as they watch election results come in on Tuesday in Columbus, Ohio.

Democrats — and abortion rights — dominated the 2023 elections. Here are 5 takeaways

Voters mobilized for abortion rights, from approving an amendment in Ohio to reelecting Kentucky's Democratic governor. Plus, Black candidates made history in Rhode Island and Philadelphia.

Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley greets supporters after signing papers to get on the Republican presidential primary ballot at the New Hampshire Statehouse on Oct. 13 in Concord, N.H.

The third GOP debate could be pivotal for Nikki Haley

The former South Carolina governor has been performing better than expected in recent early-state primary polls, but still lags far behind former President Donald Trump.

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