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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