This animal-to-human organ transplant, or xenotransplant, was made possible through advancements in gene-editing and cloning.

Humpherys and Jaenisch said that a number of scientists doing cloning experiments with mice, pigs, sheep and cattle have reported that even apparently normal animals develop disorders later in life.

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SAN FRANCISCO -- Just a few years ago, Michigan State University scientist Jose Cibelli was considered the leading expert on cloning human embryos to treat and study disease. Now, there's no ...

The GGTA1 gene makes a sugar called alpha-1-galactose, which lines pig blood vessels. Because it is nearly identical to a bacterial sugar, the human immune system attacks it. Pig organs ...

Japan's Organ Donor Shortage The significance of this achievement cannot be overstated, as it addresses a critical issue that affects not only Japan but also countries around the world: a shortage ...

Hwang, a veterinarian, developed the cloning technique on animals and then teamed with Moon for the human embryo experiment. Embryonic stem cells are the source of all tissue.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. & TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--eGenesis, a biotechnology company developing human-compatible organs and cells for the treatment of organ failure, and PorMedTec, a global leader in ...

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with bioethicist and professor at Lehigh University, Michael Gusmano, about the ethics of using cloned, genetically modified pigs for human organ transplants.

Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Bush called on the Senate Wednesday to pass legislation that would outlaw the cloning of human beings, technology that could be used in ...

Hwang, a veterinarian, developed the cloning technique on animals and then teamed with Moon for the human embryo experiment. Embryonic stem cells are the source of all tissue.