Sunday, October 05, 2025

Scientists Grow Mini Human Brains to Power Computers

It may have its roots in science fiction, but a small number of researchers are making real progress trying to create computers out of living cells.

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... In simple terms, it involves creating neurons which are developed into clusters called organoids, which in turn can be attached to electrodes - at which point the process of trying to use them like mini-computers can begin.
Graphic explaining how skin cells are turned into "mini brains," illustrating a three-step process: 1) human skin cells are turned into stem cells; 2) stem cells are cultured into neuron clusters forming organoids, and 3) organoids are connected to electrodes after several months. Source: FinalSpark

Dr Jordan acknowledges that, for many people, the very concept of biocomputing is probably a bit weird.

"In science fiction, people have been living with these ideas for quite a long time," he said.

"When you start to say, 'I'm going to use a neuron like a little machine', it's a different view of our own brain and it makes you question what we are."

For FinalSpark, the process begins with stem cells derived from human skin cells, which they buy from a clinic in Japan. The actual donors are anonymous.

But, perhaps surprisingly, they're not short of offers.

"We have many people who approach us," he said.

"But we select only stem cells coming from official suppliers, because the quality of the cells are essential." ...


#1 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-10-05 12:15 AM

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#2 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-10-05 12:19 AM

What are the Ethics of this?

Are "mini brains" Sentient or self aware?

If they are do the little brains have civil rights and Legal autonomy?

If Slavery is wrong what would this be called?

These type of experiments are Creepy and really, Sick when you think about it.

More proof of human degeneracy.

#3 | Posted by Effeteposer at 2025-10-05 11:05 AM

Are "mini brains" Sentient or self aware?
#3 | Posted by Effeteposer

Read the article. It very clearly answers your question.

#4 | Posted by johnny_hotsauce at 2025-10-05 10:45 PM

They're just like the mini brains in people, they lack critical thinking skills and vote for democrats.

#5 | Posted by visitor_ at 2025-10-06 12:35 AM

you voted for a fraud and adjudicated rapist, dude.

#6 | Posted by Alexandrite at 2025-10-06 12:37 AM

*and a pedo

#7 | Posted by hamburglar at 2025-10-06 12:38 AM

Probably, yes.

#8 | Posted by Alexandrite at 2025-10-06 12:39 AM

Yet he was the better choice in 2016, 2020* and 2024.

* The 2020 election is universally recognized to have been stolen via Democrat voter fraud.

#9 | Posted by visitor_ at 2025-10-06 09:57 AM

See how mentally broken Republicans are?

These people can't be integrated into mainstream society.

#10 | Posted by snoofy at 2025-10-06 10:01 AM

" The 2020 election is universally recognized to have been stolen via Democrat voter fraud.".

When will the first piece of evidence be submitted to a court of law?

Because, to date, that amount is zero.

#11 | Posted by Danforth at 2025-10-06 10:03 AM

Yet he was the better choice in 2016, 2020* and 2024.

* The 2020 election is universally recognized to have been stolen via Democrat voter fraud.

#9 | POSTED BY VISITOR_

Stupid piece of s^*% is trolling.

#12 | Posted by jpw at 2025-10-06 11:02 AM

* The 2020 election is universally recognized to have been stolen via Democrat voter fraud.

#9 | POSTED BY VISITOR_

Seriously? Oh I get it. Satire. Good one!!

#13 | Posted by crisisstills1 at 2025-10-06 04:20 PM

* The 2020 election is universally recognized to have been stolen via Democrat voter fraud.

#9 | Posted by visitor_

No evidence in court.

No prosecutions.

No lawsuits won.

And Trump won the last election.

Mini Brains: smarter than MAGA already.

#14 | Posted by Sycophant at 2025-10-07 04:29 PM

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