A recent study from Japan reveals that sound waves can influence cellular behavior, particularly in fat cell development. Researchers found that exposing muscle cells from mice to different sounds altered the activity of 145 genes, significantly affecting preadipocyte differentiation. This study builds on previous research that linked sound with gene activity related to bone formation and healing. The acoustic stimulation is noted for being non-invasive and safe, presenting a novel approach for future medical and healthcare interventions.
"Since sound is non-material, acoustic stimulation is a tool that is non-invasive, safe and immediate, and will likely benefit medicine and healthcare," corresponding author Masahiro Kumeta said in a statement.
"To investigate the effect of sound on cellular activities, we designed a system to bathe cultured cells in acoustic waves," Kumeta said.
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