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Pigs aren’t just for bacon anymore—they might be the future of organ transplants. In this episode, we dive into xenotransplantation, the science of using animal organs (pigs and cows) to save human lives. We’ll cover the groundbreaking cases of pig heart transplants and why researchers think this could solve the organ shortage crisis. If you’ve ever wondered whether science fiction is becoming science fact—or just wanted to know if “oink” could be your second chance at life—this is the episode for you.
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https://www.annalsthoracicsurgery.org/article/S0003-4975(22)00071-6/fulltext
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4684730/
https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/organfarm/etc/synopsis.html
https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/heart-surgery-blog/2007/08/23/cow-valve-replacement-surgery-bovine-valves/
https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/cow-valve-replacement.php
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