Commentary: Could Singapore consider animal-to-human transplants to address organ shortage? - CNA

Commentary: Could Singapore consider animal-to-human transplants to address organ shortage? - CNA
If it is ever ethically justified to sacrifice animals to benefit humans, it would be to save an identifiable human life. But the interests of animals should be given appropriate weight in xenotransplantation decisions, say two NUS researchers.
By using genetically modified animals to ensure immunological acceptance and improving virological safety measures, xenotransplantation could help address the increasing severe shortage of donated hu… [+1548 chars] Read More



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