A genetically modified pig lung remained viable and functional over a period of 9 days after being transplanted into a human recipient who had been declared brain dead, according to research published ...

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Doctors at New York University say two new studies show that they are a significant step closer to making cross-species kidney transplants a real option in the near future.

Found in everything from protein bars to energy drinks, erythritol has long been considered a safe alternative to sugar.