SciShow Psych: How Close Are We to Growing Brains in a Dish?

You may have heard about a study where researchers were able to grow lumps of neural tissue that showed measurable activity – a little bit like an actual brain.

Are scientists trying to grow artificial brains, and if so, what kind of ethical questions are researchers asking?


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Neuroscience, Psychology
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9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade, College

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