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Brain Cells In A Dish Play Pong And Other Brain Adventures

Brain Cells In A Dish Play Pong And Other Brain Adventures

FromShort Wave


Brain Cells In A Dish Play Pong And Other Brain Adventures

FromShort Wave

ratings:
Length:
14 minutes
Released:
Oct 21, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The world of brain research had two incredible developments last week. Researchers have taught a dish of brain cells to play the video game Pong to help develop more intelligent AI. Separately, scientists transplanted human brain organoids into a living animal with the hope of using them as models of human disease. Jon Hamilton talks with host Aaron Scott about this research and its implications.
Released:
Oct 21, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

New discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines — all in about 10 minutes, every weekday. It's science for everyone, using a lot of creativity and a little humor. Join host Maddie Sofia for science on a different wavelength.