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Mark Waghorn

Scientists Create Nerve Cells In The Lab

The synthetic cells mimic characteristics of the real thing. (Thor Balkhed via SWNS)

Robots with brain-like neurons are on the horizon after the creation of manmade nerve cells in the lab.

The breakthrough could also lead to a better understanding of Alzheimer’s and other neurological diseases – opening the door to new treatments.

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