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Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine, The Rockefeller University, and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have developed a novel magnetogenetics technology that enables non-invasive control of brain circuits using magnetic fields, SciTech Daily reported yesterday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This method, detailed in a study published on October 9 in Science Advances, shows potential for treating neurological and psychiatric disorders, including Parkinson\u2019s disease, depression, obesity, and chronic pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The technology utilizes gene therapy to deliver an engineered ion-channel protein to specific neurons, allowing precise activation or inhibition without invasive procedures. Experiments in mice demonstrated the ability to reduce abnormal movements in Parkinson’s models by applying a magnetic field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The team reported no safety issues and confirmed that normal ambient magnetic fields are too weak to inadvertently trigger the switches.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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