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Protein Influencing Cholestrol Levels Identified

Researchers say they've identified a protein that is critical to the body's absorption of cholesterol. The results of their study, published in the journal Science, could help create drugs or treatments to lower cholesterol. NPR's Joe Palca reports.

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Joe Palca is a science correspondent for NPR. Since joining NPR in 1992, Palca has covered a range of science topics — everything from biomedical research to astronomy. He is currently focused on the eponymous series, "Joe's Big Idea." Stories in the series explore the minds and motivations of scientists and inventors. Palca is also the founder of NPR Scicommers – A science communication collective.

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