Tiny wireless device shines light on mouse brain, generating reward

Thursday, April 11, 2013 - 15:00 in Biology & Nature

Using a miniature electronic device implanted in the brain, scientists have tapped into the internal reward system of mice, prodding neurons to release dopamine, a chemical associated with pleasure. This implantable LED device is smaller than the eye of a needle and activates brain cells with light.

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