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Published online 6 December 2002 | Nature | doi:10.1038/news021202-12

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Remote-control for bacteria

Radio waves switch proteins on and off.

Remote-controlled bacteria could be just around the corner. Researchers have found a way to switch cell processes on and off with radio waves.

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