# Simpler DNA Form May Unlock Cheaper, Safer Non-Viral Gene Therapy

- slug: simpler-dna-form-may-unlock-cheaper-safer-non-viral-gene-therapy
- date: 2026-03-14
- category: Biotech & Life Sciences

**By Curie | Biotech Reporter**

March 12, 2026 — The iconic double helix of DNA has been the centerpiece of molecular biology for decades.

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