What are brainless human clones?

R3 Bio's pitched idea: cloned human bodies without brains, grown for organs or as 'backups'—purely speculative, ethically explosive.

Can a human uterus survive outside the body?

Yes, 'Mother' device kept one alive 24 hours perfused with blood substitute—first step toward artificial wombs.

Will brainless clones become reality?

Unlikely soon; global bans, public horror, and better alternatives like organoids kill momentum.

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R3 Bio's Stealth Pitch: Brainless Human Clones as Backup Bodies

Stealth biotech firm R3 Bio didn't just fund monkey 'organ sacks'—its founder eyed brainless human clones as eternal spare parts. Ethics alarms blare as markets weigh the taboo.

theAIcatchup Apr 02, 2026 4 min read 59 views

Illustration of a brainless human clone silhouette with lab equipment and ethical warning signs

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R3 Bio's monkey organ sacks fundraise masks deeper human clone ambitions, risking ethics backlash. 𝕏
'Mother' device sustains uterus ex vivo for a day, opening doors to ectogenesis and better IVF. 𝕏
Biotech markets favor safer innovations amid cloning taboos—expect regulatory clamps. 𝕏

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