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Scientists are using optogentics to control monkey’s eye movements, and potentially treat disorders like addiction and depression.
For years scientists have attempted to find effective treatments for mental disorders like depression and addiction. Thanks to new research using optogenetics that controls monkeys’ motions, there may be a light at the end of the tunnel. Christy Perera reports.