Rat brains run on light? Hmm... this could be good.
Optogenetics is a relatively new field of study devoted to repairing ailments in the brain with light. By using fiber-optic cables connected to the affected areas of the brain, researchers have been able to restore movement in mice with Parkinson's disease. But perhaps the most interesting idea is the possibility of two way communication between computers and the animal with the implants. Wired has the full article.
Wired: Optogenetics.
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