There is a great deal of research being done in the area of brain mapping to determine precise locations for different functions and for different behaviors. This work is used routinely in the treatment of neurological disorders such as Parkinson's disease where an image of the brain is used along with feedback to implant devices into the brain to stop the parts of the brain that cause the tremor. In a similar (although nowhere near as precise) manner, these bugs have been implanted with an antenna in order to try to understand and control their movements. One more step in the evolution of the cyborg.
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