Can things other than DNA control gene expression?

answer; projective;

loss of sensation to pressure and touch

the dorsal column–medial lemniscus pathway (dcml) (also known as the posterior column-medial lemniscus pathway (pcml)) is a sensory pathway of the central nervous system that conveys sensations of fine touch, vibration, two-point discrimination, and proprioception (position) from the skin and joints.

not sure if this is what you'r looking for prokaryotes have organelles hope this out at least.