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Michael Booth, PhD, 2026 Blavatnik Awards in the UK Finalist in Chemical Sciences

Nucleic acids, the molecules that store and transmit genetic information, are central to modern medicine and biotechnology. Michael Booth, PhD, is engineering nucleic acids to respond to multiple colours of light and magnetic fields, including the creation of the first-ever magnetically activated nucleic acids. These engineered molecules enable precise control of genetic processes in synthetic cells and living systems, allowing remote-controlled communication, programmable biocomputing, and targeted delivery of therapeutics. Booth’s group also discovered an entirely new mechanism for nucleic acid therapeutics, enabling safer and more effective treatments. This work is transforming how nucleic acids can be harnessed to study biology and develop next-generation medicines. Learn more at Blavatnikawards.org