Scientists make VR goggles for mice so they can feel what it is like to be attacked by a bird

Mice in Matrix: How Tiny VR Goggles Are Transforming Brain Research

Goggles enabled researchers to study responses to overhead threats for first time. Northwestern University researchers have developed new virtual reality (VR) goggles for mice. Besides just being cute, these miniature goggles provide more immersive experiences for mice living in laboratory setti

Scientists put tiny VR goggles on mice to learn how animals think

Tiny headset simulates predators to assess how the brain reacts when presented with a life-or-death scenario

Miniature VR Goggles Made For Mice Open Up A New Frontier In Brain Research

Now they can get fully im-moused in the action.

iMRSIV: Scientists create cute miniature VR goggles for mice

Northwestern University researchers have developed new virtual reality (VR) goggles for mice to study the neural circuitry that underlies their behavior.

Researchers made VR goggles for mice to study how their brains respond to swooping predators

Researchers from Northwestern University developed mouse-sized VR goggles to create a more immersive environment for studying their response to overhead threats. The goggles surround the mouse's face while it runs on a treadmill.

Immersive VR goggles for mice unlock new brain research potential

Miniature VR goggles for mice herald a paradigm shift in neurobiology reseach