Gut microbiome serves as a 'second brain' to regulate our bodies, says researcher
The microorganisms in our intestines play an important role in many bodily processes, from digestion to emotions, and are a ...
First-Ever Transplant of Pig Liver Into Human Marks Milestone in Organ Science
These advances have made it possible for scientists to create pigs with organs that are more compatible with human biology, ...
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Surgeons transplanted a pig’s liver into a human
A genetically modified mini pig’s liver was able to function in the body of a brain-dead patient throughout a 10-day experiment.
Experimental transplant of gene-edited pig liver into human offers hope for new frontier of research
Doctors in China have become the first to report details about a transplant of a genetically modified pig liver into a human.
Scientists Want to Grow Spare Human Bodies. They Swear It Won’t Involve Consciousness.
According to three Stanford scientists, lack of human biological material is a “major bottleneck to progress” for medical ...
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Brain quiz: Test your knowledge of the most complex organ in the body
Often compared to a computer, the body's most complex organ operates using a code of electrical and chemical signals. These signals transmit through wires, nodes and networks to process and store ...