Why haven't therapeutics for brain diseases improved in decades? Could new approaches using brian organoids (aka mini-brains on a chip!) advance the field and bring potential cures to millions in need? Listen to Saul Kato and Sharath Hegde of Herophilus explain why inspirations of the past may point the way forward to a huge leap in treatments for brain disease.

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Episode credits: Hosted by Fiona Mischel, produced by Nikita Michelsen, and recorded, edited, and engineered by Bryce Joseph-Nelson

Recorded: 6/9/21