chemical genetics

Chemical genetics is a scientific approach that uses specially designed chemicals to study and manipulate biological systems, similar to how genetic techniques use DNA changes. Researchers apply these chemicals to cells or organisms to observe how they affect specific biological functions or pathways. This helps identify how certain molecules work and can lead to the development of new drugs. Essentially, chemical genetics acts as a tool to understand biology by selectively controlling molecular interactions with chemicals, providing insights into complex biological processes without directly altering the organism’s genes.