Should We Grow Human Organs In Pigs?

Should We Grow Human Organs In Pigs?

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Geography, Science, Health Sciences, Biology

11th Grade - University

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The video discusses the shortage of human organs for transplants and explores the potential of using pig organs due to their structural similarity to human organs. It highlights the challenges posed by the human immune system in rejecting foreign organs and the advancements in genetic engineering to create pigs with organs less likely to be rejected. The video also delves into the experimental approach of growing human organs in pigs using stem cells, while addressing the ethical concerns and future possibilities of such technologies.

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What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?

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