Regulating Molecular Interactions by Terahertz Signals for Revolutionized Health care Solutions

Nanosized devices operating inside the human body open up new prospects in health care. On the one hand, molecular
communication enables biological nanomachines to communicate by exchanging molecules and performing applicationdependent
tasks. On the other hand, electromagnetic (EM) nano-communication points to the Terahertz Band (0.1- 10 THz) as
the frequency range for communication among nano-biosensors. In this work, we propose a stimuli-responsive paradigm which
integrates EM and molecular communication by stimulating proteins in the human body. Our model capitalizes on the fact that
proteins act as an interface between both mediums, where triggering proteins by THz radiation impacts their conformal structure.
This results in biochemical interactions that give rise to cellular processes. As such, a new perspective on regulated protein
functions is presented targeting different engineering communities in an aim to present novel solutions that will advance the health
care sector.

Faculty Supervisor:

Raviraj Adve

Student:

Partner:

Northeastern University

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Education

University:

University of Toronto

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