Dr. Jun Wu and associates of the Salk Institute have published a report on the successful growth of human stem cells in pig embryos. The project may have implications for transplant organ development, ...

Figure from the study showing humanized kidney cells inside the embryo Scientists have successfully grown a human organ inside another animal for the first time. In a new study, published Thursday ...

In a New York operating room one day in October 2025, doctors made medical history by transplanting a genetically modified ...

In a bid to improve organ transplant options in the future, a team led by researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences has shown that it's possible to produce pig embryos containing "humanized" ...

In Greek mythology, a chimera is a monstrous scramble of a lion, goat, and a serpent. In genetics, the term means something only slightly more down-to-earth: an organism with cells from at least two ...

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...

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

In a world first, scientists have grown human kidneys inside pig embryos – a breakthrough hailed as a major step towards the unlimited production of organs suitable for life-saving transplants. The ...

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The first few days of a human embryo’s development, known as pre-implantation, are important. It’s when the first cells are formed, and these decide if the embryo can survive, how it will implant in ...