Pig Kidney Transplant

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Organ transplantation using genetically modified farm animals

Revivicor Inc., a biotech company in Virginia, is using cloned farm animals to provide organs for transplantation. The company has genetically modified pigs with 10 modifications to ensure organ compatibility for transplants. The research aims to address the chronic shortage of organs for transplantation. There are ethical concerns and potential risks associated with using animal organs for human transplants.