“These “mini organs” are grown from human stem cells and can reproduce some of the complex cell types and interactions found in the body. Because they’re derived from human cells, organoids offer researchers a way to study human diseases more directly than traditional animal models.”
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https://theconversation.com/can-mini-brains-replace-lab-animals-organoids-are-changing-how-scientists-study-disease-277611