New mind-control device allows scientists to edit mouse genes with their thoughts
Tuesday, November 11, 2014 - 22:30
in Biology & Nature
Scientists can now remotely turn genes on and off inside a mouse using nothing but the power of their minds. Based on this technology, they're now working on new 'in-built' medical treatments that allow a patient's brainwaves to identify pain or an impending epileptic seizure and automatically release medication into the body.