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Livermore’s brain-on-a-chip may offer a faster, less expensive, and more effective way to evaluate the organ’s response to human-made and natural threats. The device is the newest embodiment of an integrated system designed to accurately evaluate the effects of potentially harmful chemicals, viruses, and drugs on humans without relying on animal or human test subjects. Computational models serve as a tool for predicting the effects of compounds on the brain and speeding development of therapeutic regimens for exposure to chemical agents. Read more at Science & Technology Review and watch on YouTube.
