Stephen Macknik works on Prosthetic Vision (BS 166)

This week neuroscientist Stephen Macknik returns on Brain Science 166 to discuss an exciting new approach to prosthetic vision. Unlike traditional approaches electrodes are not required. He explains how this work is based on recent discoveries in vision research along with techniques like optogenetics.

Episode 166 is more technical than usual but Dr. Macknik makes his work accessible to all listeners.

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