Scientists shrank mice's brains and replaced the missing tissue with human 'organoids'

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What happened

Scientists have devised a new way to incorporate human brain tissue into living mice, opening the door to new research.

Key facts

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

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