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Flashes of Bright Light Can Now Turn Brain Cells On and Off!

Wednesday 21 October 2026 β€’ScienceDaily
Flashes of Bright Light Can Now Turn Brain Cells On and Off!

Photo: Hal Gatewood / Unsplash

By borrowing a clever trick from tiny pond algae, brilliant thinkers have found a way to control brain cells using special beams of light! This amazing breakthrough lets doctors switch brain cells on and off, which has already been used to bring back hidden memories. Imagine if we could use a simple flashlight to help cure diseases or even bring back lost eyesight!
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