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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.

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

⚡ Key Takeaways

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

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