Researchers have successfully grown a⁣ three-dimensional brain⁢ organoid - a miniature, simplified version of a human brain - that has self-organized and begun generating electrical activity. This achievement, detailed in a recent study, represents a meaningful step forward in neurological research. The organoid, developed by scientists at [Source needed - specify institution and publication], mimics some of the complex functions of a developing⁣ brain, allowing for⁢ the study of neuronal interactions⁤ and communication without the use⁢ of⁢ animal models.

The ability to study brain function *in vitro* using⁤ organoids offers a powerful new tool for understanding neurological disorders and testing potential therapies. While still in its early stages, the researchers playfully suggested the organoids could even be a "lab-grown lunch option for ⁤zombies," highlighting the complexity ⁤and potential of this technology. Further ⁣development could lead to more sophisticated ⁢organoids capable of modeling specific brain regions or diseases.