A new study published this week in Nature Chemistry has demonstrated the potential of a new type of molecular machine that could help scientists better understand how changes to our DNA can influence our health. The molecular machine, or mof (metal organic framework), is an example of epigenetic technology, a type of research that looks at how environmental factors can change the expression of genes. The mof was designed to target mitochondrial metabolism, the process by which cells produce the energy needed to survive and function. By understanding the changes to mitochondrial metabolism caused by the mof, researchers hope to gain better insight into how epigenetic changes can affect our health. This could lead to the development of new treatments for diseases that have been linked to epigenetic changes.

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