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Pig Stem Cells to Be Used to Grow Human Organs?

February 18, 2005

Rehovot, Israel - It might be possible to transplant embryonic stem cells from pigs into humans to grow new organs, a new study shows.

Using pig tissue to replace failing human organs could help patients with diseases such as diabetes, Parkinson's, and liver failure.

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