Prosthetic retina helps restore sight in mice
Genetically modified nerve cells in the retinas of mice that cause the cells to produce a light-sensitive protein has restored some sight to blind mice.
Nature News: 13 August 2012
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Nano-devices cross blood-brain barrier open door to treat Cerebral Palsy
Nano-devices with anti-inflamatory drugs attached successfully crossed the brain-blood barrier to deliver the drug in rabbits with cerebral palsy.
John Hopkins Children’s Centre: 23 April 2012
Will you live long enough to live forever, or upload your brain
Could we reincarnate ourselves as non-biological beings that persist for eternity inside a laptop? That and more realistic directions in neuroscience.
Scientific American: 5 December 2011
Optogenetics’ control reward-seeking behavior
More optogenetics: A combination of genetic engineering and laser technology is used to manipulate brain wiring responsible for reward-seeking behaviors, such as drug addiction.
University of North Carolina School of Medicine: 1 July 2011
Brain boost required? Grab a 9V battery
Scientists have found that some wires, a wet sponge and a 9volt battery that it can boost learning.