AndromedaAnimated t1_j4q1v8d wrote
Reply to comment by ThePokemon_BandaiD in Researchers develop an artificial neuron closely mimicking the characteristics of a biological neuron by MichaelTen
I read the article and the actual study, yes, of course.
The special thing about this study is that the artificial neuron is chemically mitigated.
It reacts to neurotransmitters (GABA, glutamine).
It has „real“ calcium (and potassium) ion canals.
And is also compatible with real (mouse) neurons.
Isn’t this interesting in your opinion? It’s a pretty novel thing.
Edit: also it’s not all only about computation in the narrower sense for me - if you read my comment I put the stress on neurobiological/neuropsychological applications of „computing“. This discovery could lead to a revolution in treatment of neurological disorders/brain damage etc.
ThePokemon_BandaiD t1_j4q4trj wrote
its chemically activated in the same way a pH meter is, and biocompatible in the same way as existing electrostimulation, which has been around for years. its not sensing particular neurotransmitters, just ion charge, and isn't able to provide any computational ability or useable connection to the brain.
AndromedaAnimated t1_j4q5s4j wrote
It has ion canals that can be more narrow and more wide depending on the thickness of the polymer used, and it can be placed in between biological neurons, providing a „gate“ of sorts. It’s also made of artificial organic material with semiconductor properties.
But if it doesn’t seem interesting for you, oh well - you can have your opinion and I can have mine.
ThePokemon_BandaiD t1_j4q6jhc wrote
interesting yes, but not relevant to learning or intelligence, which this sub is based around.
AndromedaAnimated t1_j4q6s85 wrote
It’s relevant to human enhancement though, which is also topic of the sub ;)
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