Transplant breakthrough as scientists implant stem cells into pigs genetically modified to accept them

Posted: Published on June 8th, 2014

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New line of pigs do not reject transplants Will allow for future research on stem cell therapies Pigs are much closer to humans than many other test animals

By Mark Prigg

Published: 12:12 EST, 6 June 2014 | Updated: 15:33 EST, 6 June 2014

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Scientists have successfully transplanted human stem cells into pigs that were genetically modified not to reject them.

The cells were able to thrive, raising hopes of potential stem cells treatments for debilitating diseases.

The breakthrough could also aid in developing treatments for patients suffering from severe immune deficiency.

Scientists have successfully transplanted human stem cells into pigs that were genetically modified not to reject them in am major breakthrough for stem cells treatments

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