VR goggles for mice create immersive scenarios for brain research

Study suggests mice react in the same way to stimulation in virtual environment as in real worldWhether 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.Continue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - Category: Science Authors: Tags: Virtual reality Science Technology Animals Neuroscience US news Source Type: news