A resurfaced patent awarded to an elite biomedical research institution in New York City details technology described as enabling the ‘remote control of cell function.’
Granted to the Rockefeller University in 2018, the patent describes using tiny engineered particles called nanoparticles that can be directed toward specific types of cells either from outside the cell or by being placed inside it.
When exposed to radio waves, the particles heat up and activate temperature-sensitive channels within the targeted cells.
That heat then triggers a biological response inside the cell, such as switching on certain genes or prompting the production of proteins.
According to the patent, the technology could potentially be used to treat a wide range of diseases and disorders by remotely activating specific cellular functions inside the body.
While the technology could potentially revolutionize healthcare, the patent has sparked fears and conspiracy theories online because of the university’s historic ties to the influential Rockefeller family.
The dynasty has long been the subject of claims alleging secretive influence over global politics, finance and the creation of a so-called ‘New World Order.’
However, there is no evidence that the technology was designed for mind control or population surveillance, and the patent describes potential medical applications aimed at treating disease by activating specific cellular responses.
Even so, social media users have speculated online that the technology could theoretically be misused for neurological or behavioral manipulation, despite the patent focusing on medical research applications.