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Chinese scientists have succeeded in growing kidneys containing human cells in pig embryos, a world first that could one day help address organ donation shortages. But the finding, published Thursday in a study in the journal Cell Stem Cell, raises ethical issues — especially since some human cells also were found in the pigs' brains,…

In a significant breakthrough, Chinese scientists have for the first time in the world successfully created kidneys with human cells in pig embryos -- a big advance that may one day pave the way for human organ transplantation and tackle ...

The study results could bring fully functional, animal-grown human kidneys one step closer to reality.

Washington (AFP) Sept 7, 2023 - Chinese scientists have succeeded in growing kidneys containing human cells in pig embryos, a world first that could one day help address organ donation shortages.

Hope is in sight for transplant patients, as scientists at the Chinese Academy of Sciences have grown almost-human kidneys inside pigs for the first time.