How Scientists Are Growing Computers From Human Brain Cells

As prominent artificial intelligence (AI) researchers eye limits to the current phase of the technology, a different approach ...

Brain organoids are helping researchers, but their use also creates unease

Pea-size clusters of human cells called brain organoids inspire both hope and fear. Experts are debating how scientists can ...
STAT

As brain organoids grow increasingly complex, leading scientists and bioethicists call for global oversight

Megan Molteni reports on discoveries from the frontiers of genomic medicine, neuroscience, and reproductive tech. She joined STAT in 2021 after covering health and science at WIRED. You can reach ...
The Conversation

How scientists are growing computers from human brain cells – and why they want to keep doing it

Bram Servais formerly worked for Cortical Labs but holds no shared patents or stock and has severed all financial ties. As prominent artificial intelligence (AI) researchers eye limits to the current ...
IFLScience

Controversial World-First Project To Create Human DNA From Scratch Takes First Steps

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...