First human brain grown in lab

[Lager]

First almost fully-formed human brain grown in lab, researchers claim

An almost fully-formed human brain has been grown in a lab for the first time, claim scientists from Ohio State University. The team behind the feat hope the brain could transform our understanding of neurological disease.

Though not conscious the miniature brain, which resembles that of a five-week-old foetus, could potentially be useful for scientists who want to study the progression of developmental diseases. It could also be used to test drugs for conditions such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, since the regions they affect are in place during an early stage of brain development.

amazing, these humans

 

[Sonic2k]

Next they will be growing a replacement for Mugabe and Zuma

 

[Vaughan]

Next they will be growing a replacement for Mugabe and Zuma

That's what the rejects bin is for.

 

[longboy]

When they can grow my foreskin back then I'll applaud them.

 

[DA-LION-619]

When they can grow my foreskin back then I'll applaud them.

 

[Necuno]

First almost fully-formed human brain grown in lab, researchers claim

amazing, these humans

"fully formed" "claimed scientists"... ok.

 

[Nokkie]

First almost fully-formed human brain grown in lab, researchers claim



amazing, these humans

"An almost fully-formed" Can it think better than Zuma?

 

[gregmcc]

For now, the team say they are focusing on using the brain for military research

Hmmm...cloning soldiers next.

 

[Beachless]

When they can grow my foreskin back then I'll applaud them.

Uhm that has been possible for a long time.

 

[dualmeister]

Next they will be growing a replacement for Mugabe and Zuma

They did emulate Zuma's brain perfectly though.

“We don’t have any sensory stimuli entering the brain. This brain is not thinking in any way.”