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Researcher Implants Laser-Activated Brain Cells

Posted by samzenpus on from the listen-to-the-light dept.

destinyland writes "A Stanford researcher has spliced light-sensitive algae genes into human brain cells to fire neurons when activated by a laser. Light is shined through an implanted fiber optic cable (blue light on, yellow light off), and the procedure can target very specific deep brain structures too fragile for most surgery. 'Once the researcher attaches the other end of the cable to a laser, he or she has absolute and flawless control over that group of neurons.' Science writer Quinn Norton cites it as a first attempt at 'building useful handles on the very things that make us ourselves.'"

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  1. Smacking activated cells by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    Imagine your willy being smacked until it bleeds.

    Willy on wheels!

  2. Re:First Post! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    Agreed. Consciousness is the soul, given to us by Jesus Christ. Amen.

    Jews and Muslims go to hell with the dogs and the niggers because they have no souls.