STAT+: Scientists made mice with half a brain. Then they filled them with human organoids

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What happened

Scientists have made mice with half a brain, then filled them with human organoids — possibly opening new avenues for research but also raising ethical issues.

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  • Reported by STAT and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:00:00 UTC.

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