A mouse brain is not supposed to contain human cells. In a study published in Nature on 16 September 2026, a Stanford Medicine team reported a mouse brain that largely does — and the human tissue inside it didn't just survive, it wired itself into the rest of the animal's nervous system. Mice Engineered Without Their Own Cortex The cerebral cortex is the brain's outer … [Read more...] about Scientists Grew Human Brain Tissue Inside Mice — and the Cells Wired Themselves Into the Animals’ Nervous Systems
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Can Dogs Be Autistic? Scientists Say Some May Show Autism-Like Traits, But Diagnosis Remains Unclear
Scientists are increasingly exploring the possibility that autism and other forms of neurodivergence may not be exclusive to humans. Emerging research suggests that some dogs could display behavioral and neurological traits similar to those seen in people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). According to Dr. Jacqueline Boyd, … [Read more...] about Can Dogs Be Autistic? Scientists Say Some May Show Autism-Like Traits, But Diagnosis Remains Unclear
Unveiling the Universe Within: A 1.4 Petabyte Digital Map of the Human Brain
In a groundbreaking scientific achievement, researchers have created a detailed digital map of a tiny cubic millimeter of human brain tissue. This extraordinary feat has yielded a staggering 1.4 petabytes of data, equivalent to 14,000 4K movies. This unprecedented level of detail offers a glimpse into the intricate network of neurons and synapses that underpin our thoughts, … [Read more...] about Unveiling the Universe Within: A 1.4 Petabyte Digital Map of the Human Brain