Wired: Magnetic nanoparticles can remotely control worms

An article on Wired.com reports that UB scientists have found a way to remotely control neurons and affect animal behavior by using nanoparticles attached to cell membranes that heat up when exposed to a magnetic field. The article quotes physicist Arnd Pralle, coauthor of the study. Articles on the research also appeared on NanoTechWire.com, AZONano.com, UPI and Australia's Gizmondo.com.