Overexpression studies

Overexpression studies involve artificially increasing the levels of a specific gene in cells or organisms to observe its effects. Scientists do this to understand what the gene does and how it influences biological processes. By boosting the gene's activity, they can see changes in behavior, appearance, or function, helping to identify the gene’s role. These studies are useful in research for uncovering disease mechanisms, testing potential treatments, or understanding normal biology. Essentially, overexpression studies are a way to "turn up" a gene's activity and study the resulting consequences.