When Pigs Fly—or are Transplanted
Since 2004, a Korean research center has been developing gnotobiotic miniature pigs and clinical platforms for xenotransplantation of pancreatic islets and cornea into humans. The group plans to use gene-editing to remove swine viruses, and anticipates starting human trials late this year.
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