Off Topic Re:AI's in full thrust

Kelvin wrote:

> >>  Plus the cells are self-replicating with built-in repair
> mechanisms.
> >
> >Sorry, but nerve cells do neither.
>
> Actually that's all dependant on the age and type of neuron involved.
> Genetic Engineers here are working on self-replicating grey matter and
> have
> had some interesting results.  The researchers I've chatted to say
> that
> engineered grey matter could be a reality in about 5 years or so.  A
> breakthrough for spinal injury victims!

   Hmmm, I suppose this is a SF based mailing list....

.S. (neuroscientist biting his tongue)