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Claim Text: The genetically altered mice had brains that were almost entirely missing the cortex.
Simplified Text: Genetically altered mice used in a study had brains that were almost entirely missing the cortex.
Confidence Score: 1.000
Claim Maker: The author
Context Type: News Article
Subject Tags: Neuroscience Genetics Animal testing
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Created: September 17, 2026 at 8:21 PM (3 weeks ago)
Last Updated: September 17, 2026 at 8:21 PM (3 weeks ago)

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These Mice Have Partly Human Brains

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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/16/science/human-mouse-brains-organoids.html

Scientists have created mice with millions of human neurons in their brains to study brain disorders. This research marks a significant advance in replicating human brain complexities outside the body, but also raises profound ethical questions.

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