Cerebral organoids, or so-called “brains in a dish,” have taken the world of neuroscience by storm. These balls of neurons and brain tissue, grown in a petri dish, are supposed to mimic early brain development in humans.
Brain Organoids are Farther From Consciousness Than You Might Think
Despite some claims, lab-grown brains don't properly mimic the function of real human brains.
Jan 29, 2020 10:00 PMJan 29, 2020 11:25 PM
False-color images of brain organoids allow researchers to color-code different cells and map their activity. (Credit: Muotri Lab/UC San Diego)
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