UCLA Broad Stem Cell Research Center member Ranmal Samarasinghe, MD, PhD presents his work using brain organoids to create better models of neurological disorders. An Assistant Professor in UCLA’s Neurology department, Dr. Samarasinghe splits his time between the clinic, seeing patients who have neurological conditions like epilepsy and autism, and in the lab working to create more detailed disease models using brain organoids. In this video, Dr. Samarasinghe discusses how brain organoids are becoming more sophisticated in their ability to replicate irregular brain wave patterns seen in conditions like Rett syndrome, an epilepsy primarily associated with infants. Ultimately, he hopes these stem cell-based models can be used to screen new drugs and discover new treatments for diseases like epilepsy.
Learn more about Dr. Samarasinghe’s work here: https://stemcell.ucla.edu/member/sama… the full “The Power of Regenerative Medicine: Future Treatments for Brain Disease” webinar: • The Power of Regenerative Medicine: F…
The BCI is rapidly evolving, but the real challenge has always been the long-term usability of devices implanted in the brain. Because of this, it is exciting to see the early success stories of Neuralink with the three patients who have received chip implants so far. They have all achieved results beyond expectations without any risks, which has made Elon Musk even more confident and ambitious with his implanted chip. He has decided to upgrade the chip to a higher level to support more people with disabilities. At the same time, Musk has shared updates on the condition of the three Neuralink-implanted patients. This year, the number of implant recipients is expected to increase significantly. So, is this a major turning point for people to trust Neuralink? Explore the latest updates now, Welcome to Tesla Car World!
Full NEURALINK Human Trials! Elon Musk Reveals NEW Updates On Three Patient Shocking In 2025! You may not believe it, but from the perspective of many people, Neuralink is one of Elon Musk’s most controversial and ridiculous companies. They argue that Musk should focus on Tesla and SpaceX instead of a less widely accepted field like BCI. Concerns about the dangers of implanting chips in the brain, especially given how new this technology is, remain a hot topic of discussion. Some even fear that brain data could be misused or compromised if Neuralink were hacked. However, despite these concerns, it is undeniable that for the three implanted patients, Neuralink means more than ever. They seem to be living a second life, in fact, Neuralink makes them feel as if they have been reborn.
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Chemistry researchers at Case Western Reserve University have identified specific markers that could pave the way for new blood tests to detect diseases.
Almost every disease involves some degree of inflammation, yet standard blood tests cannot precisely identify which organs or tissues are affected.
Now, researchers at Case Western Reserve University have developed an antibody-based method to detect inflammation, which could pave the way for blood tests that identify disease-specific biomarkers. This advancement has potential applications in diagnosing conditions such as heart disease, Alzheimer’s.
Disruptions in brain development are linked to higher risks of brain and mental illnesses. While genetics are known to play a role, environmental factors at the molecular and cellular levels have been less studied.
The international team of researchers from Karolinska Institutet, the Max Planck Institute of Psychiatry, and Helmholtz Munich aimed to understand how glucocorticoids — hormones involved in the body’s stress response and crucial for normal fetal development — affect brain development when overexposed.
The findings reveal that fetuses are more vulnerable to external influences like stress than previously thought. This stress can impact fetal brain development.
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Depression’s Lasting Impact on Physical Health
Adults with a history of depression develop chronic physical conditions about 30% faster than those without, according to a study published on February 13 in PLOS Medicine. Researchers, led by Kelly Fleetwood from the University of Edinburgh, suggest that depression should be recognized as a “whole-body” condition, emphasizing the need for integrated care that addresses both mental and physical health.
Michigan Medicine researchers have developed a SCN1B gene therapy that restores brain function and survival in mice with severe developmental epileptic encephalopathy (DEE). The therapy reduced seizure severity and increased lifespan.
A neuromorphic decoder for brain–computer interfaces that is based on a 128k-cell memristor chip can offer software-equivalent decoding performance and can adapt to changing brain signals.
