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Forget the threat of AI and the machines, Scientists grow human mini-brains in rats
Posted on 11/10/17 at 8:26 am
Posted on 11/10/17 at 8:26 am
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Stem cell technology has advanced so much that scientists can grow miniature versions of human brains — called organoids, or mini-brains
...two teams of scientists plan to present previously unpublished research on the unexpected interaction between human mini-brains and their rat and mouse hosts.
...scientists will report that the organoids survived for extended periods of time — two months in one case — and even connected to lab animals’ circulatory and nervous systems, transferring blood and nerve signals between the host animal and the implanted human cells. This is an unprecedented advancement for mini-brain research.
...Though they’re not “alive” in the same sense that you and I are, they grow and are organized into different layers like our brains are. They even react in similar ways to stimuli like psychedelic drugs. Organoids are poised to revolutionize research on the human brain since scientists can perform tests on them that would be unethical to attempt on living humans.
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Is this how Planet of the Apes starts?
Posted on 11/10/17 at 8:29 am to TigerinATL
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Is this how Planet of the Apes starts?
Maybe 2 bans..
Posted on 11/10/17 at 8:30 am to TigerinATL
I'll take planet of the apes every time over planet of the fricking rats.
Posted on 11/10/17 at 8:31 am to TigerinATL
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Organoids are poised to revolutionize research on the human brain since scientists can perform tests on them that would be unethical to attempt on living humans.
I love how they draw the line at ethical testing at rodents. They get the raw end of the stick.
Posted on 11/10/17 at 8:33 am to TigerinATL
I know a few humans who I'm pretty sure have mini-brains.
Posted on 11/10/17 at 8:38 am to TigerinATL
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. They even react in similar ways to stimuli like psychedelic drugs.
Wtf
Posted on 11/10/17 at 8:39 am to TigerinATL
Secret of Nimh happening in real life?
Posted on 11/10/17 at 8:44 am to SLafourche07
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I'll take planet of the apes every time over planet of the fricking rats.
Posted on 11/10/17 at 8:46 am to TigerinATL
Charlie can finally have his Rat Army.
Posted on 11/10/17 at 8:53 am to TigerinATL
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Is this how Planet of the Apes starts?
What if I told you... eh, nevermind.
Posted on 11/10/17 at 9:03 am to TigerinATL
Splinter anyone?
This post was edited on 11/10/17 at 9:11 am
Posted on 11/10/17 at 9:06 am to TigerinATL
The Vermintide is coming...
This post was edited on 11/10/17 at 9:07 am
Posted on 11/10/17 at 9:09 am to TigerinATL
I for one welcome our new Rat Overlords.
Posted on 11/10/17 at 9:42 am to TigerinATL
Master Splinter is only a matter of time
Posted on 11/10/17 at 10:14 am to TigerinATL
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mini-brains
why is this impressive?
women have had mini-brains for years and nobody acts like its a big deal
Posted on 11/10/17 at 10:17 am to TigerinATL
We've survived humans with rat brains for years.
Posted on 11/10/17 at 10:22 am to Ash Williams
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why is this impressive?
women have had mini-brains for years and nobody acts like its a big deal
Posted on 11/10/17 at 10:24 am to TigerinATL
With some of the dumbasses that exist in the world, I'd definitely accept the wisdom of Master Splinter.
Posted on 11/10/17 at 10:25 am to VinegarStrokes
now just need to put them in some turtles and my childhood will be complete
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