After years of research into xenotransplantation, the field is at a turning point—yet risks and ethical issues remain ...

This is made up of repeating arrays of DNA and associated proteins ... donor pig to inactivate viral genes, "humanize" the pig with human genes, and knock out harmful pig genes.

According to the interview with Future Human, Revivicor’s latest GMO pig has a total of ten modifications that are designed to aid in transplant acceptance. They turned off four pig genes ...

Some scientists are confident that organs from genetically modified pigs will one day be routinely transplanted into humans.

A type of DNA sequence that is composed of sequences from two or more different sources or organisms, such as human and pig sources, or synthetic (lab-made) sequences and microorganisms.

Ross is placing human cells into pig and sheep embryos and hopes to combine the DNA of two species to create an almost endless supply of replacement organs for humans. It sounds like something ...

The result of their work is a collection of stories, photos and videos, with text editing support from Stephanie Nano, that focused on the significance of the pig-to-human transplant. The accompanying ...