The second factor which supports xenotransplantation is that these animal organs may be less susceptible to certain human infections. |
Areas might include stem cell research, biobanks, xenotransplantation, genetic testing and use of animals in research. |
There are also fears that the process of xenotransplantation may transmit dangerous viruses to humans. |
This reaction has been a major obstacle for xenotransplantation, as has the ethical dilemma associated with cross species transplantation. |
I guess I'm putting my money on xenotransplantation but I'd have to say that the other option is stem cells. |
It is potentially a useful technology to develop new lines of pigs for xenotransplantation. |