Scientists infiltrated the brains of flies and began to remotely control them.

July 20, 2022

Thermal sensors in fly brain neurons have been genetically engineered. They are ion channels that respond to temperature changes. When the sensors received heat signals, the neurons fired and caused the fruit flies to spread their wings. The results of the experiments will help scientists treat neurological disorders in humans accurately and with virtually no surgery. Now the team is focused on finding methods to restore vision.