Summary:
- Scientists are growing small-scale "brain organoids" made from human brain cells in the lab. These mini-brains are used to study how the human brain develops and functions.
- The brain organoids are created by taking skin cells from a person and reprogramming them to become brain cells. This allows researchers to study brain disorders and test new treatments without using a living human brain.
- Growing these mini-brains helps scientists understand the complex workings of the human brain and could lead to advancements in treating brain diseases and injuries.