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·August 29, 2019

Machine learning algorithm can’t distinguish these lab mini-brains from preemie babies

Machine learning is unable to tell the difference in brain activity between a lab-grown mini-brain and that of a preterm infant who has reached full-term. Read More

This shows two head outlines with drawings of brains in them

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·July 6, 2019

To cure brain diseases, neuroscientists must collaborate: That’s why I’m giving my data away

Open sharing of scientific data and standard methods will allow researchers to collaborate on projects and accelerate understanding of neurodegenerative diseases. Read More

This shows cells from the cerebral organoid

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·June 27, 2019

Researchers grow active mini-brain-networks

A cerebral organoid allows researchers to detect dynamic changes in calcium ion activity and visualize comprehensive cell activities. Read More

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·March 8, 2019

Increasingly Complex Mini-brains

Brazilian scientists produce brain organoids with primitive eyes using computational fluid dynamics. Read More

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·May 5, 2018

Neuroscience is Advancing, So How Far Off Are We From a Successful Head Transplant?

With the first head transplant scheduled for 2018, many neuroscientists are skeptical the procedure will be a success. A new article questions if scientists, and the general population, will be ready for the procedure. What does it mean for the future of mankind? Read More

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·December 8, 2017

3D Mini Brains Accelerate Research for Repairing Brain Function

Researchers have developed a new method of reducing the time it takes to grow mini brain models in the lab. This may accelerate research into diseases and injury that affect the nervous system. Read More

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·July 27, 2017

Lab-Created Mini-Brains Reveal How Growing Organ Maintains Neuronal Balance

Researchers used hPSCs to grow an organoid that produces inhibitory neurons and plays a critical role in the early development of the cortex. Read More