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Transplant studies rely on cloned pigs
Infigen Inc and UW Madison researchers clone pigs with human genes to grow organs for xenotransplantation. By 5 years, porcine hearts kidneys livers and brain cells may be transplanted into patients. Risks include cross species viruses and unknown pathogens like PERV. Experts warn cautious progress while scientists call it the only real promise to address organ shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeForest
Wis
Infigen Inc
Infigen
University of Wisconsin-Madison
David Cooper
Harvard Medical School
International Xenotransplantation Assn
Hans Sollinger
University of Wisconsin
Sollinger