After years of research into xenotransplantation, the field is at a turning point—yet risks and ethical issues remain ...
Surgeon Muhammad Mansoor Mohiuddin is a leader in the novel field of xenotransplantation—transferring organs from one species ...
Australia's unique biodiversity is under siege. The national list of species threatened with extinction is growing, with eight animals and five plants added just last month. Among them is the pig ...
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service wants people to eat more invasive species. You can get nutria, wild pigs, carp and northern ...
The study offers the latest evidence that gene-modified pig organs could be a viable option for people suffering from organ ...
After years of trial and error, scientists have finally done something incredible: They have successfully grown human stem cells in a pig embryo. Why would anyone do this? Turns out, many ...
A genetically modified mini pig’s liver was able to function in the body of a brain-dead patient throughout a 10-day experiment.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service suggests eating invasive species to help protect native animals and ecosystems. Invasive species can have a significant economic impact, costing the U.S ...