Animal in VR maze (IMAGE) University of California - Los Angeles Caption UCLA scientists observed the activity of large numbers of neurons in the brains of rats while the animals navigated a virtual reality maze. Credit Mehta Lab/UCLA Usage Restrictions Include credit with use. License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.