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Not alive, but not dead: disembodied human brains used for drug testing

Science – AAASMay 20, 20263 min readReliability 98%
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Published: May 20, 2026
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Source Reliability: 98%Last Reviewed: Jun 2026
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⚕️ This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.

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①Science – AAAS — Primary source for this article
②AI analysis conducted by Abgrat Medical Intelligence Engine using validated clinical databases
③Cross-referenced with WHO, NIH, CDC, and NEJM clinical guidelines

Original Source

Science – AAAS — https://www.science.org/content/article/not-alive-not-dead-disembodied-human-brains-used-drug-testing

Published: 2026-05-20T11:40:00.000Z |Analyzed by Abgrat AI: 2026-06-03

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