Gero Miesenboeck: Re-engineering the brain

The video explores the concept of optical mind control, contrasting it with traditional neuroscience approaches. It delves into historical experiments by Galvani and introduces optogenetics, a method using light to control neurons. The speaker discusses experiments with fruit flies to demonstrate how optogenetics can influence behavior and decision-making. The video concludes with insights into the potential of optogenetics to unravel the mysteries of the brain.

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