WhaleKeO

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Scientists have developed brain-like "organoids" from stem cells, creating a new model to safely and ethically test cognitive responses to pain and drugs. The lead researcher assures that, while organoids can perceive pain, "their simple minds have no concept of suffering".

Several people in sterile attire are holding, poking and measuring a melon-sized ball of pink flesh. The organoid has two beady eyes that wetly and sadly gaze out, looking at nothing in particular.