Science
Blind Man’s Sight Partially Restored with ‘Optogenetics’ Gene Therapy – The New York Times
Using a technique called optogenetics, researchers added light-sensitive proteins to the man’s retina, giving him a blurry view of objects.
When the pandemic subsided in France over the summer, the scientists managed to bring him into their lab for more training and tests. They discovered that he could reach out and touch a notebook sitting on a table, but had less luck with a smaller box of staples. When the scientists set out either two or three tumblers in front of the volunteer, he managed to count them correctly 12 out of 19 times.
During some of the trials, the volunteer wore a cap with electrodes that could detect brain activity…
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