State of the art research into ‘mini brains’ at University of Galway

Dr Mihai Lomora’s team grows mini brains Picture: Martina Regan/University of Galway

Scientists in Ireland have discovered improvements in growing “mini brains” in laboratories, which could benefit studies into strokes, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.

The research examined the potential development of blood vessels in small clumps of brain cells – referred to as cerebral organoids or “mini brains”.