Scientists developed a single standardized method to grow 3D airway organoids — miniature respiratory organs — from tissue samples of 10 different wildlife species, including red pandas and Goeldi's monkeys. The results accurately matched known real-world influenza infection patterns, with no live animals harmed.
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Lab-grown mini-organs replace live animal testing

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Scientists developed a single standardized method to grow 3D airway organoids — miniature respiratory organs — from tissue samples of 10 different wildlife species, including red pandas and Goeldi’s monkeys. The results accurately matched known real-world influenza infection patterns, with no live animals harmed.

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