NC State develops more precise genetic 'off switches'

Thursday, October 28, 2010 - 23:31 in Biology & Nature

Researchers at North Carolina State University have found a way to "cage" genetic off switches in such a way that they can be activated when exposed to UV light. Their technology gives scientists a more precise way to control and study gene function in localized areas of developing organisms.

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