Human organoids that mimic brain development grown for years in lab0

• SCIENCE, Science / Health, Science Mission Directorate, scientists, Space, Space Communications & Navigation Program, Space Launch System (SLS), Space Telescope, space-x-ipo, SpaceX
• August 22, 2026

Brain organoids grown in the laboratory from human cells matured and developed traits similar to those seen in fetal and newborn brains. Credit: Irene Faravelli and Noelia Antón-Bolaños Researchers have grown brain organoids that mirror the development of the human brain for more than five years1 — and are the longest-lived organs made in a