Rewiring brains to see with sound

Posted on September 3, 2010 by admin

A new device, vOICe, that translates visual images into “soundscapes” to restore a form of sight to the blind, is turning our understanding of the senses upside down. Some long-term users of the device eventually report complete images somewhat akin to normal sight, thanks to a long-term rewiring of their brains.

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