Russell Engelman, a PhD student at Case Western Reserve University, reveals fascinating insights about Dunkleosteus, an ancient armored fish that lived 360 million years ago in Ohio. He delves into its unique anatomy, including its blade-like fangs and the environmental conditions of its tropical habitat. Meanwhile, Dr. Stefan Comrade discusses the detrimental effects of industrial chemicals on gut bacteria and his innovative use of machine learning to predict toxicity. Lastly, Dr. Benjamin Ward-Cherrier shares groundbreaking work on training brain organoids to process sensory information, paving the way for biological computing.
