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Could Pig Heart Modification for Human Transplantation become more common?

Although only one pig-to-human heart transplant has been undertaken somewhat successfully, there is strong evidence that this procedure could become much more mainstream. One man who is working at the vanguard of this is Philip Cardiff, Associate Professor of Engineering at UCD who joined Sean on the show.

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14.10 3 Aug 2023


Could Pig Heart Modification for Human Transplantation become more common?


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14.10 3 Aug 2023


Although only one pig-to-human heart transplant has been undertaken somewhat successfully, there is strong evidence that this procedure could become much more mainstream.

One man who is working at the vanguard of this is Philip Cardiff, Associate Professor of Engineering at UCD who joined Sean on the show.


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