Attempts at animal-to-human transplants failed for decades. Now scientists can edit pig genes, trying to bridge the species gap enough to keep the human immune system from immediately attacking the foreign tissue and allowing anti-rejection drugs to work. #shorts #pigorgans #kidneytransplant #organtransplant #science #genes
How gene edits allow pig organ transplants in people
Attempts at animal-to-human transplants failed for decades. Now scientists can edit pig genes, trying to bridge the species gap enough to keep the human immune system from immediately attacking the foreign tissue and allowing anti-rejection drugs to work. #shorts #pigorgans #kidneytransplant #organtransplant #science #genes