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Genetically Modified Pigs Could Ease Organ Shortage
wsj.com ^ | Updated Dec. 1, 2016 12:44 p.m. ET | By Amy Dockser Marcus

Posted on 04/17/2017 11:37:59 AM PDT by Ernest_at_the_Beach

Researchers breed animals whose organs may be compatible with humans

There are more than 120,000 people in the U.S. waiting for an organ transplant and not enough donors. The dire shortage has led some researchers to consider an unusual solution: They are breeding genetically modified pigs whose organs could be compatible for human transplant.

Researchers have been trying for decades to make animal-to-human transplants work, a process known as xenotransplantation. Pigs are a particularly promising source of organs. They produce big litters. Organs such as the kidney and liver are similar...

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TOPICS: Agriculture; Health/Medicine; Science
KEYWORDS: biotech; hitech
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To: Ernest_at_the_Beach

And I ain't going back in there.

21 posted on 04/17/2017 12:55:53 PM PDT by itsahoot (As long as there is money to be divided, there will be division.)
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To: Salamander
Lon Chaney -
Hands down winner of he Henry Waxman Look-Alike Contest...


22 posted on 04/17/2017 12:56:41 PM PDT by shibumi (Cover it with gas and set it on fire.)
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To: Rusty0604

Only known risk is sudden oinking and an irresistible urge to roll in mud.

Oh, you mean become democrats!


23 posted on 04/17/2017 12:59:05 PM PDT by tet68 ( " We would not die in that man's company, that fears his fellowship to die with us...." Henry V.)
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To: tet68

LOL


24 posted on 04/17/2017 1:04:31 PM PDT by Rusty0604
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To: Ernest_at_the_Beach

This I gotta see.

25 posted on 04/17/2017 1:09:31 PM PDT by Billthedrill
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To: Salamander

Gone and quickly forgotten. By me anyway.


26 posted on 04/17/2017 1:22:13 PM PDT by upchuck (Be strong, but not rude; be kind, but not weak; be bold, but not bully; be thoughtful, but not lazy.)
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To: shibumi

John McCain, IMO.


27 posted on 04/17/2017 1:40:06 PM PDT by Salamander (Like acid and oil on a madman's face, his reason tends to fly away...)
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To: Ernest_at_the_Beach

Is it true that if I get a pork-based implant, muslims cannot get near me? And how soon can I have a procedure done?


28 posted on 04/17/2017 1:57:39 PM PDT by monkeybrau
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To: Ernest_at_the_Beach

Damn good idea. Here’s a good one. Would a muzzy refuse to work with someone with a new pig organ?


29 posted on 04/17/2017 2:03:47 PM PDT by I want the USA back (The media is acting full-on as the Democratic Party's press agency now: Robert Spencer)
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To: shibumi
genetically modified pork rinds?
30 posted on 04/17/2017 2:50:55 PM PDT by Chode (My job is not to represent the world. My job is to represent the United States of America-#45 DJT)
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To: Chode
Hands off my Chicharrones!


31 posted on 04/17/2017 2:57:25 PM PDT by shibumi (Cover it with gas and set it on fire.)
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To: shibumi

yum, yum...


32 posted on 04/17/2017 3:07:56 PM PDT by Chode (My job is not to represent the world. My job is to represent the United States of America-#45 DJT)
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To: Ernest_at_the_Beach

No shortages in China since they just take them from people they don’t like.

Independent report:

http://endorganpillaging.org/an-update/


33 posted on 04/17/2017 3:49:51 PM PDT by huldah1776 ( Vote Pro-life! Allow God to bless America before He avenges the death of the innocent.)
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To: shibumi

I’m telling you, I can predict the future! (Sometimes, LOL!)


34 posted on 04/17/2017 3:53:41 PM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set!)
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To: monkeybrau

Just talk with your local Doctor....

and don’t call the government!


35 posted on 04/17/2017 5:14:42 PM PDT by Ernest_at_the_Beach (The swamp is worse than most can imagine.)
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