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US regulators give nod to genetically modified pig for food, medical products PTI New York | Updated on December 16, 2020 × United Therapeutics also hopes to develop a way for the pig’s organs to be transplanted into people US regulators have approved a genetically modified pig for food and medical products, making it the second such animal to get the green light for human consumption. But the company behind it says there are no imminent plans to sell it for meat. The pig is genetically engineered to eliminate the presence of alpha-gal, a type of sugar found in many mammals. The sugar m...

US regulators OK genetically modified pig for food, drugs by Candice Choi, The Associated Press Posted Dec 15, 2020 4:27 pm EDT Last Updated Dec 15, 2020 at 4:42 pm EDT This undated photo provided by Revivicor, Inc., a unit of United Therapeutics, shows a genetically modified pig. U.S. regulators have approved a genetically modified pig for food and medical products, making it the second such animal to get the green light for human consumption -- but United Therapeutics, the company behind it says there are no imminent plans for its meat to be sold. (Revivicor, Inc. via AP) NEW YORK — U.S. ...

  NEW YORK -- U.S. regulators have approved a genetically modified pig for food and medical products, making it the second such animal to get the green light for human consumption. But the company behind it says there are no imminent plans to sell it for meat. The pig is genetically engineered to eliminate the presence of alpha-gal, a type of sugar found in many mammals. The sugar makes its way into many products -- including medications, cosmetics and food -- and can cause allergic reactions in some people. The main goal of the company behind the pig, United Therapeutics Corp., is to de...

US regulators OK genetically modified pig for food, drugs The company behind the genetically modified pig says you won't see it on supermarket shelves anytime soon. It's primary purpose is for medical products. Credit: AP This undated photo provided by Revivicor, Inc., a unit of United Therapeutics, shows a genetically modified pig. Author: CANDICE CHOI (Associated Press) Published: 4:50 PM EST December 15, 2020 Updated: 4:50 PM EST December 15, 2020 NEW YORK — U.S. regulators have approved a genetically modified pig for food and medical produ...

Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) – U.S. regulators have approved a genetically modified pig for food and medical products, making it the second such animal to get the green light for human consumption. But the company behind it says there are no imminent plans to sell it for meat. The pig is genetically engineered to eliminate the presence of alpha-gal, a type of sugar found in many mammals. The sugar makes its way into many products — including medications, cosmetics and food — and can cause allergic reactions in some people.  The main goal of the company behind the pig, United Therapeu...