This is one of my favorite YT channels working on a similar research without all the fluff: https://www.youtube.com/@ArtemKirsanov
Also have a look at Michael Levin's work : https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=michael+levin
Also have a look at Michael Levin's work : https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=michael+levin
[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yaa13eehgzo&ab_channel=Artem...