Scientists Use Nanoparticles to Remote Control Brains of Mice

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Scientists at the Institute for Basic Science (IBS) in South Korea have developed a new way to essentially control the minds of mice by manipulating nanoparticle-activated "switches" inside their brains with an external magnetic field.

The system dubbed Nano-MIND (Magnetogenetic Interface for NeuroDynamics) works by controlling targeted regions of the brain by activating neural circuits.

By exciting these neurons, the team could conversely reduce the food the mice ate by 50 percent.

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Author / Journalist: Victor Tangermann

Category: Technology

Markets: United StatesSouth Korea

Topics: Neoscope Nanotechnology Mind control Neuroscience/Brain Science

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Published On: 2024-08-01 @ 16:46:45 (11 hours ago)

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