Or rather, they've found a way to shut down isolated brain cells. This is actually a HUGE thing.
[url]http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/2007/brain-block.html[/url]
I got the article from /. and I think the first comment sums up my feelings quite well:
[QUOTE]There are easier ways to shut down brain activity. 4chan comes to mind.[/QUOTE]
Indeed it does.