gene modulation

Gene modulation involves changing how active specific genes are within an organism. Genes are like instructions for building and maintaining our bodies. Modulating a gene can turn it up (increase activity), down (decrease activity), or switch it off entirely. Techniques like drugs, gene editing, or RNA interference are used to achieve this. This process helps researchers and doctors control biological functions, potentially treating diseases or improving health. Essentially, gene modulation allows us to fine-tune the genetic instructions to influence how cells behave without permanently altering the underlying DNA sequence.