Cortical Labs Launches First Commercial Bio-Computer Integrating Human Brain Cells; New Brain Cell Type Discovered in Mice

Cortical Labs has launched the CL1, the first commercially available bio-computer that integrates human brain cells. This machine combines silicon chips with human neurons and learns faster and more energy-efficiently than traditional AI hardware. Priced at $35,000 or available via cloud rental, it aims to revolutionize drug discovery, clinical trials, and robotics. Separately, researchers have identified a new type of astrocyte in mice brains with the unique ability to proliferate and potentially repair damaged tissue. This discovery, published in Nature Neuroscience, highlights a previously unknown function for white matter astrocytes, opening new avenues for understanding brain healing. Scientists are now investigating whether similar cells exist in human brains.