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Experts met to discuss the ethics of using organoids in research

By Jon Hamilton
Published December 25, 2025 at 2:09 PM PST

Organoids are bits of neural tissue that model human brain development. Their use in science makes some uneasy, in part because the brain is so closely tied to our sense of self.

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Jon Hamilton is a correspondent for NPR's Science Desk. Currently he focuses on neuroscience and health risks.
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