# Mini human organs to be grown in UK for safer drug testing

UK researchers will grow miniature human organs, or organoids, to test new drugs. The approach aims to improve drug efficacy and safety by using human tissue instead of animal models, which often fail to predict human responses. This could accelerate drug development and reduce reliance on animals.

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## Sources

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- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/aug/12/organoids-human-organs-cambridge-shift-drug-testing-medicines-animals) — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 04:00:19 GMT