Organoids—tiny, lab-grown 3D clusters of cells—are a useful tool for studying organ development, disease, and drug responses. These miniature organs-in-a-dish are powerful, but they’re not perfect: ...

A future where computers are powered by lab-grown brain cells may be closer than we could ever have imagined. While the world has been captivated by recent advances in artificial intelligence, ...

Johns Hopkins University researchers have grown a novel whole-brain organoid, complete with neural tissues and rudimentary blood vessels—an advance that could usher in a new era of research into ...

Recent advancements in organoid structures have allowed scientists to culture complex collections of cells that mimic the architecture and functionality of a patient’s organs, imitating the ...

A "biocomputer" powered by human brain cells could be developed within our lifetime, according to Johns Hopkins University researchers who expect such technology to exponentially expand the ...

Organoids have revolutionized science and medicine, providing platforms for disease modeling, drug testing, and understanding developmental processes. While not exact replicas of human organs, they ...

As an emerging 3D cell culture system, organoid technology has demonstrated substantial potential in basic research and translational medicine by recapitulating in vivo organ structures and functions.

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Johns Hopkins University researchers have grown a novel whole-brain organoid, complete with neural tissues and rudimentary blood vessels—an advance that could usher in a new era of research into ...