Though the technique has been used to control and explore neural circuits in fish, flies and rodents, this is the first time the much-hyped technology has ever been used in primates.

• 尽管这一技术也曾用在控制和探索鱼、苍蝇以及啮齿类动物的脑中，但这次却是将这项被大肆炒作的技术第一次用于灵长类动物。