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

the Guardian ^ | August 18 | Helen Thomson

[Michael.SF.]

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 developmen

[Michael.SF.]

Found a picture of the lab assistant:

[Paine in the Neck]

That's why Biden has been holding back his campaign announcement. I expect he'll disappear for a few days to have the new equipment fitted.

[buckalfa]

"An almost fully-formed human brain has been grown in a lab for the first time, claim scientists from Ohio State University"

Do it 84 more times and the Buckeye football team could claim to have a brain!

[Corky Ramirez]

Implant the thing in Hillary. She needs a new one.

[taildragger]

Oh boy U of M fans are gonna have a million of them...

[EternalVigilance]

Mengele would have loved these people.

Shoot, he’d have offered them a job at the concentration camp.

[Fai Mao]

Shades of “That Hideous Strength” by C.S. Lewis

[buckalfa]

Actually some of us Buckeye alums (72’) love the institution more than the football team. I say that having spent to much time at the VC and North Berg as I matriculated.

[Boogieman]

“Though not conscious...”

How can they possibly know that?

[Southside_Chicago_Republican]

if the brain “resembles that of a five-week-old foetus,” then how can they consider it human? /s

[BenLurkin]

Brain scans must be the same as those from Joe Biden.

[Insigne123]

Almost is the operative word

[nomad]

Do you suppose this is the result of the PP ghouls?

[Opinionated Blowhard]

Be afraid. Be very, very afraid.

[Rome2000]

Send it to Jeb!

He needs to get a brain.

[Michael.SF.]

Well that could be directed to Mr. Morans, but I doubt it.

[Patriot Babe]

ROFL I recall seeing that movie as a kid. Pretty weird for me to see a monster Brain LOL. There was another movie of a giant Eye LOL.

[Boogieman]

Maybe that is why the liberals are committed to keeping fetal organ research going... they need it if they are ever going to grow brains for themselves!

[Vermont Lt]

As someone in the early stages of dementia.....oh look a flower? Who are you?

[Covenantor]

My first thought as well.