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Scientists Have Created a Functional Brain Cell Based on a Mix of Salt And Water


For the first time, researchers have simulated neurological junctions called synapses using the same water and salt ingredients the brain uses, contributing to an emerging field that combines biology with electronics called iontronics.

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