Scientists reveal plan to grow genetically engineered Neanderthal mini-BRAINS in the lab

Scientists have revealed a radical plan to grow miniature Neanderthal ‘brains’ in the lab.

A team of researchers who have previously inserted Neanderthal genes into mice and frogs’ eggs are now using the technique to understand how humans became ‘cognitively special’ compared to our ancient relatives, according to the Guardian.

The lab-grown mini brains will only be about the size of a lentil, and cannot achieve thoughts or feelings – but, by mimicking the basic structure of the developed brain, they could reveal key differences in how the nerve cells function.