Humanisierte

Humanisierte is a German adjective formed from the verb humanisieren (to humanize). It describes something that has been made more human in character, more humane, or more similar to human traits. The term is used across scientific, technological, and cultural contexts to denote processes, models, or products that incorporate human elements.

In biomedical research, humanisierte Mäusemodelle refer to mice that have been engrafted with human cells, tissues, or genes, or that express components of the human immune system. These models aim to improve the study of human diseases, drug responses, and immunology. The concept can also apply to humanisierte Organoide or other tissue-based systems that better reflect human biology compared with traditional animal models.

In technology and design, the word describes systems, interfaces, or products designed around human needs and capabilities. A humanisierte Benutzeroberfläche or a humanisierte KI emphasizes usability, transparency, and ethical considerations, seeking to align technology more closely with human behavior and values. In media and cultural discourse, humanisiert or humanisierte representations are often discussed in contrast to depersonalized or machine-like portrayals, highlighting empathy and personhood.

Etymology: from humanisieren, derived from Latin humanus, with the participle forming adjectives. As a term, it is common in academic and professional German, while in everyday speech speakers may use menschlich or human conditions as alternatives. See also Humanisierung.