Transplanted human brain-tissue takes root in mice without a cortex
Benjamin Thompson, Nick Petrić Howe
Published Sep 16, 2026
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This Nature Podcast episode examines human brain organoids transplanted into mice lacking a cerebral cortex, where extensive cellular integration could create an in-vivo platform for testing therapies and studying human neurobiology. It also covers research highlights and Paper2Agent, an AI system that turns research papers into interactive virtual corresponding authors able to answer questions and support complex scientific tasks.
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