For the first time, researchers developed stem cell-derived pig retinal cells in comparison with human retinal cells, ...

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

Are you thinking of adopting a micro pig? Because of their small size, intelligent nature, and endearing personalities miniature pigs have become a serious pet option for Staffordshire animal lovers, ...

Inside the human eye, the retina is made up of several types of cells, including the light-sensing photoreceptors that initiate the cascade of events that lead to vision.

At least four live pig-kidney-to-human transplants have been reported to date, all in the United States. The patient who ...

Genetically modified pigs with human-compatible organs offer a potential solution to the organ shortage crisis, with ongoing research focusing on modifying pig organs to reduce rejection and improve ...

Are you thinking of adopting a micro pig? Because of their small size, intelligent nature, and endearing personalities ...

Many will die waiting. Some scientists see new hope for these people in organs from pigs that have been engineered to work within the human body. Such species-to-species transplants, called ...

Tim Andrews is recovering well after receiving a kidney from a genetically modified pig. Massachusetts General Hospital is ...