Organ research scientists combine human stem cells and pig DNA

Researchers in California have been trying to grow human organs inside pigs in attempt to tackle donor shortageScientists trying to grow human organs inside pigs in an attempt to tackle a shortage of donors have successfully created part-human, part-pig embryos, it has been reported.Researchers at the University of California, Davis combined human stem cells and pig DNA and allowed the embryos to mature for 28 days, before terminating the experiment and analysing the tissue. Continue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - Category: Science Authors: Tags: Genetics Embryos Science Organ donation Biology Health Society Source Type: news