Modified Genetic Pigs May Be The Means To Combating The Scarcity of Human Organ Donation. Pigs Were Genetically Modified, Using CRISPR Tool, To Remove 25 Porcine Endogenous Retroviruses (PERVS) Identified In Pigs’ Genetic Code. The Viruses, Until Now, Have Limited The Use Of Pigs As A Human Organ Source. Interesting!
GM pigs take step to being organ donors – BBC NewsPigs have been freed of viruses that stop them being viable organ donors.