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February 2009
Pig-tissue transplant to cure diabetes?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
A very interesting article says researchers at the Mayo Clinic are just about ready to propose transplanting living pig tissue into humans.
After decades of research and debate about the ethics and safety of putting living animal tissue into people, the first of such clinical research trials are within sight, according to researchers in the article.
The medical-grade pigs — raised on completely sterilized food and surroundings — will be used to provide insulin-producing cells for people who have diabetes. Researchers say it will allow diabetics to produce as much insulin as they need.
What do you think of using pig-tissue in humans? Do you ask yourself “What’s next?”
