One year ago, Tim Andrews was among the world’s first recipients of a genetically modified pig kidney. Now, he is the first ...

A modified pig liver transplanted into a human patient appears to have functioned normally for the duration of the investigation with no signs of rejection. For 10 days, the liver performed its basic ...

Even though sparingly, cloned farm animals are now providing kidneys, hearts, livers, and other organs to save the lives of those who need transplants. While scientists say it is exciting as research, ...

Tim Andrews set a world record — living with a genetically modified pig kidney for 271 days. Now, he has a human kidney again ...

Researchers successfully implanted a genetically modified pig liver into a human, proving that such an organ can function for an extended period. The graft supported essential liver processes before ...

The transplanted portion of the genetically modified pig liver was removed after 38 days, and the patient, who had advanced liver cancer and cirrhosis, died several months later. By Roni Caryn Rabin ...

Most Americans agree genetically engineering animals is acceptable if it’s used to improve human health, according to a Pew Research Center report. The Pew Research Center surveyed 2,537 adults from ...

Pioneering research led by Brazilians describes the immune system's reactions in detail in the first living patient to receive a genetically modified pig kidney transplant.