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The Rise of Bio Computing: Human Brain Cells in Supercomputers Researchers are exploring the potential of cultivating human brain cells in laboratories to transform them into biological circuits for supercomputers—a field known as “bio computing.” While this concept may sound like science fiction, small groups of researchers are making significant progress. The international journal Nature recently highlighted these scientists in a special feature, focusing on their efforts to create supercomputers using human brain cells. FinalSpark: Pioneering Biological Processing Units FinalSpark, a biotech startup based in Visp, Switzerland, is at the forefront of bio computing. The company is developing a “biological processing unit” based on neural organoids—artificial organs created by three-dimensionally culturing human stem cells. The company recently succeeded in connecting 16 mini-brain organoids to create a low-power biological computer. In simpler terms, they are experimenting wit...

Breakthrough in Cancer Treatment: A New Approach to Reversing Cancer Cells A groundbreaking development has emerged from South Korea, where a research team has created the first-ever "molecular reversion switch" technology. This innovative approach has the potential to transform cancer cells back into a near-normal state, offering a new dimension in the fight against cancer. Unlike traditional treatments that aim to destroy cancer cells, this method is expected to significantly reduce side effects and provide a more fundamental solution. The National Cancer Center reported on the 9th that Professor Shin Dong-gwan from the Bioinformatics Research Division and Professor Cho Kwang-hyun from the Department of Bio and Brain Engineering at Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) have jointly developed a systems biology-based core technology called "REVERT." Systems biology combines IT technologies, mathematical modeling, and computer simulations with ...

A Journey from a Small Farming Community to Oxford Dao Trong Nhan, a 29-year-old Vietnamese researcher, has achieved an impressive milestone by securing three fully funded PhD scholarships. Two of these awards came from the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom, while the third was from the Australian Government's Research Training Program at the University of Western Australia (UWA). Each of the Oxford scholarships is valued at £250,000 (approximately US$336,400), and they are for programs in Life Sciences, Environmental Science, and Biology. Oxford, ranked fourth among the best universities globally according to the QS World University Rankings 2026, offers a prestigious academic environment that Nhan is now set to join. His journey to this point has been marked by dedication, perseverance, and a clear vision for his future in science. From Academic Struggles to Academic Excellence Nhan’s academic path was not without its challenges. As an undergraduate student at the Un...