Tiny virtual reality goggles for mice create convincing worlds that allow scientists to study the animals’ brain activity in a range of scenarios. The technology takes rodent neuroscience closer ...

New miniature virtual reality (VR) goggles provide more immersive experiences for mice living in laboratory settings. By more faithfully simulating natural environments, the researchers can more ...

Researchers from Northwestern University made virtual reality goggles for lab mice to wear. The mice are being studied to identify the neurons in the brain that form memories.

More information: Matthew Isaacson et al, MouseGoggles: an immersive virtual reality headset for mouse neuroscience and behavior, Nature Methods (2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41592-024-02540-y ...

When astronauts began spending six months and more aboard the International Space Station, they started to notice changes in ...

Unlike human virtual reality headsets, the MouseGoggles don't allow freedom of motion for the rodents. Instead, the mice are strapped into the headgear and and walk on a ball-like treadmill while ...