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Gene editing makes pigs safer for human transplants

CRISPR/Cas9 method disables viruses that make organs hazardous

LIFE SAVERS?  New gene-editing methods may make pig organs safe for human transplant. 

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By Tina Hesman Saey

- More than 2 years ago

Recently developed methods for editing genes could make pig organs safe for human transplant.

Pig organs have not been used for transplant partly because they carry viruses that could infect people.