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Scientists have built an ‘off switch’ for the brain

Scientists have developed an "off-switch" for the brain to effectively shut down neural activity using light pulses.

In 2005, Stanford scientist Karl Deisseroth discovered how to switch individual brain cells on and off by using light in a technique he dubbed 'optogenetics'.

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Spiewie 3644d ago

Hmm so the brain can be manipulated with light beneficial for medical stuff as well as a lot of crazy experiments xD

evil_element3644d ago

Where will this research go into mmm... let me think... I know building the next generation of soldier who feels nothing and is quiet literally programmed.

kevinsheeks3644d ago

Not quite yet first it will go to corporate america will they will use it in television ad's to increase our urges to go buy useless products lmao or imagine walking into a store in these pretty odd glowing lights keep beaming at you next thing you know your outside having spent 300 dollars not knowing why

sonic9893644d ago

Nasty .... someone must develop a counter to this shit .
no one should be able to shoot down your brain

kevinsheeks3644d ago

would you believe they have something called a heart attack gun lol aim it at your victim and pow they have a heart attack i kid you not :P

sonic9893644d ago

wow man someone must stop this insanity .
you cant just assume that its at the right hands because it isnt .

Sandmano3644d ago

Very interesting, but to what end?

Tsuru3644d ago

Did you read the article? It gave examples to what it could be used for. Nuralogical disorders.

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James Webb Space Telescope finds 'extremely red' supermassive black hole growing

The supermassive black hole is 40 million times as massive as the sun and powers a quasar that existed 700 million years after the Big Bang.

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15 Tips & Settings to Get the Most Out of Vision Pro

Vision Pro is here and it’s a surprisingly capable device. Apple has also loaded the headset with a ton of options and features that aren’t obvious at first glance.

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Apple to Release Immersive Video Content of 2023 MLS Playoffs on Vision Pro

Apple announced that its Major League Soccer Season Pass (through Apple TV) will include new immersive video content covering the 2023 playoffs. Apple TV is the exclusive provider of online Major League Soccer broadcasts via the MLS Season Pass subscription.

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