Neuroscientists could help people see with their "mind's eye"
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"If successful, we would in essence bypass eyes that no longer work and stimulate the brain to generate mental images" (Image: Prof. Michael Beauchamp)
Researchers at the University of Texas are exploring the possibility of electrically stimulating the visual cortex of the brain to create simple images and shapes (Image: Shutterstock)
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A team of researchers at the University of Texas is exploring the possibility of electrically stimulating the visual cortex of the brain to create simple images and shapes. This development could lead to a visual prosthetic device that would effectively "trick" the brain of visually impaired or blind people into seeing ... and such a device, the authors say, is only about five years away.
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