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FDA OKs trial of pig livers as dialysis-like treatment for liver failure
U.S. researchers will soon test whether livers from a gene-edited pig could treat people with sudden liver failure — by ...
Transplanted pig kidney removed after functioning in living patient for more than four months
A genetically engineered pig kidney helped Towana Looney enjoy 130 days without the need for dialysis before the organ was ...
Pittsburgh-area nonprofit dedicated to helping pigs in the community | Sunday Spotlight
A Pittsburgh-area nonprofit is dedicated to helping pigs in the community. From the unofficial pig ambassador in Dormont to ...
Doctors remove pig kidney from an Alabama woman after a record 130 days
WASHINGTON (AP) — An Alabama woman who lived with a pig kidney for a record 130 days had the organ removed after her body ...
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World's first pig to human liver transplant is carried out in major breakthrough
A pig's liver has been transplanted into a human recipient for the first time in a ‘milestone’ for organ transfers between animals and people. Scientists in China used a liver taken from a ...
I'm a micro pig expert, and here's five reasons why Portsmouth animal lovers should pick a pet pig instead of a dog
A miniature pig expert who runs an award-winning farm breeding the adorable creatures is sharing why pet pigs can be better ...
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Desert Pigs recognized for outstanding service to Nevada’s rural communities and open spaces
On March 13 the Silver City Citizens Advisory Board honored the work of Phil Wooley and Desert Pigs for their outstanding ...
'You have to be really intelligent to be a farmer'
"People don't think farmers are clever, but it's the most complicated job. You have got to be really intelligent to be a farmer." Bridgette said the agriculture industry has so many opportunities that ...