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fromNature
3 months ago

A brand-new colour created by lasers, a pig-liver transplant trial gets the green light, and a nugget-sized chunk of lab-grown meat

Researchers manipulate eye cells to perceive a new color beyond human vision, aiding color blindness understanding.
FDA approves trial for genetically modified pig livers in organ failure treatments.
Largest piece of lab-grown chicken meat created using new nutrient delivery system.
Alternative medicine
fromNature
3 months ago

Pig livers for people: US regulator greenlights first safety trial

FDA approved trial for genetically modified pig livers to treat organ failure is a significant step in xenotransplantation.
Medicine
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Pig Kidney Removed From Alabama Woman After Organ Rejection

The genetically engineered pig's kidney was removed after 130 days due to acute rejection, marking a significant moment in xenotransplantation research.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

For Patients Needing Transplants, Hope Arrives on Tiny Hooves

On a 300-acre farm in Wisconsin, cloned pigs are raised under carefully controlled conditions to address the growing demand for human organ transplants, merging scientific innovation and ethics.
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Medicine
fromNature
5 months ago

The science behind the first pig-organ transplant trial in humans

The FDA has approved a trial for pig kidney transplantation in humans, marking a significant step towards alleviating organ donor shortages.
Medicine
fromWIRED
7 months ago

A Third Person Has Received a Transplant of a Genetically Engineered Pig Kidney

A woman named Towana Looney is the third person to receive a kidney transplant from a genetically engineered pig, reflecting progress in xenotransplantation.
Medicine
fromNature
5 months ago

The science behind the first pig-organ transplant trial in humans

The FDA has approved a trial for pig kidney transplantation in humans, marking a significant step towards alleviating organ donor shortages.
Medicine
fromWIRED
7 months ago

A Third Person Has Received a Transplant of a Genetically Engineered Pig Kidney

A woman named Towana Looney is the third person to receive a kidney transplant from a genetically engineered pig, reflecting progress in xenotransplantation.
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