Cloned pigs offer potential for human organ transplants
An international team reports the cloning of a piglet named Xena in Science, highlighting pigs as prime candidates for growing hearts livers and kidneys for humans. Researchers note barriers include immune rejection and gene modification to prevent organ rejection, with continued work to overcome these challenges.
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