Successfully cultured human brain in the laboratory

For the first time in history, scientists have successfully cultivated the human brain in the laboratory, opening up opportunities to learn more about how the human brain develops and the causes of diseases such as schizophrenia or autism. century.

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According to Reuters News Agency, researchers from the Institute of Molecular Biotechnology (Austria) and Edinburgh University of Genetics (UK) have used human germ cells to cultivate successfully in the laboratory. brain cells' , or more simply say 'mini brains'.

Human brain is the most complex natural structure in the universe - (Science Daily)

Previously, scientists used stem cells to cultivate body parts such as liver or trachea . But never complex brain tissue cells were created in the laboratory. The product of the expert group is a 4mm brain cell organ including the cortex and nerve tissue, after two months of culture.

From a very simple tissue, the human brain develops into the most complex natural structure in the universe and so far the scientific world is still confused about this miraculous development. Therefore, brain disorders such as depression, schizophrenia or autism remain a major challenge for modern medicine.

The team acknowledged that it is not possible to create a complete human brain of all functions. It is a task that requires a lot of time and effort to research. However, 'mini brains' allow them to develop models of some neurological diseases as well as how to stimulate brain tissue against them.

Professor Paul Matthews of the Imperial London School commented that in the long run this research could help to understand schizophrenia, autism, Alzheimer's - affecting millions of people around the world - how to grow. And from there medicine may be able to make drugs that treat these serious diseases.