Using human stem cells, they found compounds that lower cholesterol without relying on the usual pathways, providing a fresh approach to treating the condition.

A Hidden Clue in the Mona Lisa

Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa is one of the most famous paintings in the world. However, what many people don’t know is that it may also hold a clue to a medical condition called familial hypercholesterolemia (FH). Experts believe that the subtle fat deposits visible on her hands, known as xanthomas, could be early evidence of this genetic disorder.