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Scientists Train Human Brain Cells to Play Doom in Lab Experiment

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Mar 07, 2026
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A cluster of living human brain cells is now controlling one of the most famous video games ever made.

Researchers from the Australian biotech company Cortical Labs recently demonstrated a biological computer where about 200,000 lab-grown neurons are used to interact with the classic shooter Doom, according to multiple technology reports.

The demonstratio…

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