Researchers have developed a breakthrough technology using magnetic fields to control specific brain circuits non-invasively, potentially transforming treatments for conditions like Parkinson’s and depression. This technique, termed "magnetogenetics," delivers gene therapy to target neurons and uses magnetic fields to activate or inhibit them, allowing precise manipulation without invasive implants. In mouse studies, this approach successfully reduced movement issues associated with Parkinson’s. Future research aims to explore clinical applications for psychiatric disorders and chronic pain, providing a new frontier in brain circuit modulation.
