This breakthrough represents a big step toward creating animal hybrids capable of growing human-compatible organs, easing the ...

In the latest research, led by experts at UT Southwestern, biologist Jun Wu identified a mouse cell protein named MAVS, which ...

If a pig embryo infused with human cells truly became something close enough to count as a member of the human species, then ...

A biotech company recently announced that it's implanted another pig kidney into a human recipient. Here's what to know. Jesse Orrall (he/him/his) is a Senior Video Producer for CNET. He covers future ...

A new experiment has seen a genetically modified pig liver keep a human patient alive, marking a potential turning point in ...

Scientists have discovered a method of helping human stem cells thrive in an animal embryo—a key development in efforts to grow human organs in animals for medical transplants. A study by UT ...

Only 10% of people around the world who need organ transplants actually end up receiving them, due to a shortage of suitable donors and extremely complicated logistics. Some scientists have therefore ...

The human body is a remarkable archive of information, storing not just genetic data but also memories, experiences, and personality traits within individual cells. While mainstream science focuses on ...

A new UAE law updates rules on organ and tissue donation and now allows the regulated use of non-human, lab-made organs in medical treatments. The updated legislation sets up rules to make sure safety ...