Scientists in the US have achieved a groundbreaking feat by enabling five individuals to perceive a completely new color, named "olo," through targeted laser stimulation of specific eye cells. This vibrant blue-green hue, outside the natural range of human perception, was created by selectively activating M cones, bypassing the usual mix.
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