Many people are waiting for an organ donation and some of them may die before a suitable organ is found. Some researchers think that in the near future we will be able to grow organs in animals to be safely transplanted into humans.
The first of two features about medicine's use of animals for organ and tissue tran ... Show More
Jun 2025
The Organ Transplant Revolution Starts Here
At any given moment, more than 100,000 people are waiting for an organ transplant. Every day, 17 of them die waiting. This is a story of survival, bravery, and a medical breakthrough that could solve everything – using organs from animals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ... Show More
28m 27s
Jun 2025
How Far Are We from Animal Organs Saving Lives?
Xenotransplantation, using animal organs in humans, may sound like science fiction, but it’s quickly becoming a reality. Dr. Sanjay Gupta answers your questions about the progress we have made using pig organs in humans and explores what this breakthrough could mean for the futur ... Show More
13m 34s