German Researchers Aim for Complete Human Brain Simulation Using JUPITER Supercomputer
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A team from Germany's Jülich Research Centre is developing a complete human brain simulation using the powerful JUPITER supercomputer, which aims to replicate the cerebral cortex's 20 billion neurons and 100 trillion connections. This initiative seeks to enhance understanding of brain functions and evaluate drug responses for conditions like epilepsy, although experts caution that critical functionalities, such as sensory input, remain unreplicable.

Jan 19, 2026, 6:06 PM