A Light Switch for the Brain.
Scientists can now turn on and off specific parts of the brain with a
simple flash of light. The new molecular tool, developed by scientists
at MIT and Stanford, allows unprecedented control over the brain and
could lead to more-effective treatments for epilepsy, Parkinson's, and
other diseases. It could also help neuroscientists crack the language of
the brain: the information encoded in the electrical activity of
neurons, which forms our memories and directs our every move.
more...
http://www.technologyreview.com/read_article.aspx?id=18488
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