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#149 | Mini-Brains in Space | Prof. Alysson Muotri, UC San Diego

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Mini-brains in space. Did you know that we can study something called brain organoids, effectively mini-brains, in the special conditions in space, on the International Space Station, and that such studies may help us with diseases like Alzheimers, Autism or Parkinsons? My guest this week is Prof. Alysson Muotri from the University of California San Diego. He and his team have flown such brain organoids to the ISS many times already. Don’t miss this episode on what I consider one of the most exciting intersections of space and biology, and ultimately a potential source of massive positive impact right here on Earth!

🕰️ Timestamps: 

00:00 Intro
00:29 Alysson Muotri
02:12 Understanding Brain Organoids
03:49 Stem Cells and Brain Organoids
10:31 Accelerated Aging in Space
14:18 Challenges and Discoveries in Space Research
17:33 Applications and Future Research
26:43 Neurodegenerative Diseases
27:27 Brain Organoids in Computing
29:25 Ethical Considerations of Brain Organoids
31:32 Regenerative Medicine and Brain Organoids
34:39 Brain Evolution and Neanderthal Genes
39:21 Space Research and Future Prospects
43:58 Challenges and Opportunities in Space Biology
47:22 Science-Fiction

 

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