VR goggles for mice create immersive scenarios for brain research
by Nicola Davis Science correspondent from Technology | The Guardian on (#6H092)
Study suggests mice react in the same way to stimulation in virtual environment as in real world
Whether exploring distant galaxies or dashing about a fantasy world, virtual reality has immersed humans in extraordinary places. Now, it seems, mice will be able to join us.
Researchers have developed a pair of virtual reality goggles" that can plunge the rodents into various scenarios, from navigating mazes to experiencing the threat of a predator.
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