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Title: Scientists grow a working human brain in a lab
Post by: rangerrebew on May 02, 2017, 01:52:19 pm

 
Scientists grow a working human brain in a lab

By Brittany Vonow, The Sun

April 27, 2017 | 12:26pm | Updated
 

Tiny human brains have been grown in a dish, an accomplishment which could lead to breakthrough treatments for conditions like Alzheimer’s and schizophrenia.

The brain cells have formed similar circuits to those of a 2-month-old fetus and give scientists an opportunity to examine how the brain and any diseases develop.

http://nypost.com/2017/04/27/scientists-grow-a-working-human-brain-in-a-lab/

Title: Re: Scientists grow a working human brain in a lab
Post by: Oceander on May 03, 2017, 02:55:17 pm

So now they're growing brain transplants for liberals!

Title: Re: Scientists grow a working human brain in a lab
Post by: I-ambush on May 07, 2017, 10:18:55 pm

Thank God! A way to head off the zombie apocalypse!

Title: Re: Scientists grow a working human brain in a lab
Post by: Oceander on May 07, 2017, 10:45:47 pm

Quote from: I-ambush on May 07, 2017, 10:18:55 pm

Thank God! A way to head off the zombie apocalypse!

:bigsilly:

Hadn't thought of that!  Good point. 

Title: Re: Scientists grow a working human brain in a lab
Post by: goodwithagun on May 07, 2017, 10:50:08 pm

Quote from: I-ambush on May 07, 2017, 10:18:55 pm

Thank God! A way to head off the zombie apocalypse!

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