Researchers at Monash University have recently been awarded a grant of $600,000 AUD. The funds will be used to continue their groundbreaking research, which focuses on cultivating human brain cells on silicon chips, creating a unique blend of artificial intelligence and synthetic biology. This endeavor aims to establish “programmable biological computing platforms”. The project is spearheaded by Associate Professor Adeel Razi. It involves the symbiosis of organic brain cells and inorganic silicon, ultimately forming an innovative biological-technological interface. In their prior experiments, the team demonstrated the potential of these synthetic biological networks. They taught lab-grown brain cells to play a … Continue reading Blending AI and Biology: Monash University’s Innovative Approach to Machine Learning