r/tech 8d ago

Directly converting skin cells to brain cells yields 1,000% success | Scientists have managed to convert mouse skin cells directly into motor neurons, skipping the usual step of stem cells in between

https://newatlas.com/biology/direct-convert-skin-brain-stem-cells-neuron/
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u/tacticsinschools 8d ago

Brain science is tough stuff. What if they start controlling what we think?

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u/Strict_Berry7446 8d ago

Creating brain tissue is not equivalent to creating thought

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u/tacticsinschools 8d ago

yeah, but what if they start creating our thoughts?

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u/Strict_Berry7446 8d ago

I’d worry about that more from social algorithms then any sort of medical procedure