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The scientists altered the genes in mice that are essential for growing neurons in the brain’s outer layers, known as the cortex.
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Scientists altered genes in mice that are essential for growing neurons in the cortex.
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Biology Scientific Research Genetic Engineering
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September 17, 2026 at 8:21 PM (3 weeks ago)
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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.

Brain Research Neuroscience Organoids Medical Ethics Neurological Disorders Animal Testing Biotechnology

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