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First step successful in growing human organs inside animals

Cells growing inside pig can lead to organ growth

A new study successfully grew human cells inside of a pig embryo. This is one step closer to growing human organs inside of animals.

By: Jada Montemarano

Posted at 9:54 AM, Jan 27, 2017

and last updated 2017-01-27 12:54:51-05

Scientists were able to successfully grow human cells inside of a pig. This is the first step in growing human organs inside of animals. This could lead to easier organ transplants in the future.

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First step successful in growing human organs inside animals

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