Molecular electromagnetic sensor may enable remote-controlled gene therapy

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Research on molecular electromagnetic sensors shows potential for enabling remote-controlled gene therapy by regulating gene expression noninvasively. This technology could advance treatments for genetic disorders through controlled gene switches.

The deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) of living organisms contains regulatory elements that control when, where and to what extent specific genes are turned on or off. They can be co-opted to create "gene switches" that hold significant potential for understanding gene expression and for therapeutic applications, particularly for the noninvasive treatment or management of genetic disorders.