Name: How you can make a fruit fly eat veggies
Uploaded: 2018-06-11T16:14:14Z
Duration: 4 min 16 s
Description: Can the mind be manipulated to love a food we loathe? The evidence from fruit flies is compelling, and perhaps surprising. Our tag team of neuroscientists attempts to change a fly's preference for fruit over vegetables simply by shining a light on their brain.

Can the mind be manipulated to love a food we loathe? The evidence from fruit flies is compelling, and perhaps surprising. Our tag team of neuroscientists attempts to change a fly's preference for fruit over vegetables simply by shining a light on their brain.

Greg Gage: How you can make a fruit fly eat veggies

How you can make a fruit fly eat veggies

Optogenetics may revolutionize our eating habits by manipulating taste preferences, making broccoli as appealing as bananas.

Through optogenetics, researchers triggered sweet taste neurons in fruit flies, altering their preference from banana to broccoli.

Clinical trials plan to use optogenetics for treating chronic pain and blindness, showcasing its potential beyond dietary habits.