Muotri (IMAGE) University of California - San Diego Caption Alysson Muotri, director of the Sanford Stem Cell Institute (SSCI) Integrated Space Stem Cell Orbital Research Center at UC San Diego. Researchers worldwide can now create highly realistic miniature brains with functioning neural networks, thanks to the publication of his proprietary protocol. Credit UC San Diego Health Sciences Usage Restrictions Use photo credit License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.