Stones-Be-Gone: Gene-targeting drug restores chemical balance protecting the gallbladder

A drug that revs up a gene responsible for regulating gallbladder chemistry can prevent gallstones from forming, according to a mouse study.

Gallstones are made of cholesterol, a normal component of the bile stored in the gallbladder. The organ periodically pumps bile into the small intestine, where the fluid aids digestion of fats.