It's early days for xenotransplantation, but eGenesis, Eledon, United Therapeutics and more are working to develop solutions ...

After years of research into xenotransplantation, the field is at a turning point—yet risks and ethical issues remain ...

Up to 90% of abdominal surgeries result in adhesions -- abnormal scarring that ties together organs and tissues. A gel has now been shown to prevented adhesions in mice and pigs.

The platform has the potential to significantly reduce animal testing using Organ-on-chip (OoC) technology and interactive computational software. The aim of the one-year pilot project was to ...

Some scientists are confident that organs from genetically modified pigs will one day be routinely transplanted into humans.

There are animals on our planet capable of aging in reverse. How do they accomplish this and what does it mean for human aging? Find out now.

Thousands of chemicals in industry haven’t been thoroughly tested for their safety and toxicity. Researchers are working to ...

The Organ-on-a-Chip (OOAC) technology simulates various organ systems depending on the specific cell types seeded onto the ...

Genetically modified pigs with human-compatible organs offer a potential solution to the organ shortage crisis, with ongoing research focusing on modifying pig organs to reduce rejection and improve ...

With approximately 4 million stray pets in South Africa, the urgent need for action is highlighted as World Stray Animal Day ...