Pig organs partially revived by scientists an hour after death

Experts said that if the technology could be applied to humans it could lead to thousands more organs being made available for transplant -potentially saving thousands of lives
(David Davies/PA)
(David Davies/PA)

Scientists have partially revived pig organs an hour after death.

The finding has been described as “truly remarkable” and experts said that if the technology could be applied to humans it could lead to thousands more organs being made available for transplant -potentially saving thousands of lives.

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