First person to receive genetically edited pig kidney transplant dies unexpectedly, no signs of rejection. Surgeon shares details in panel discussion.

Doctors say that Richard Slayman's body did not reject a pig kidney modified to become more compatible with human biology.

Richard Slayman lived for less than two months after he received a genetically engineered pig kidney after living with Type 2 ...

The death of Rick Slayman, the first man to receive a kidney transplant from a genetically engineered pig, was caused by an ...

Hello Kitty turns 50 on Friday. Befitting a pop icon at midlife, the bubble-headed, bow-wearing character’s fictional birthday has brought museum exhibits, a theme park spectacle and a national ...

Babirusas are believed to have diverged from their pig ancestors between 26 million and 12 million years ago after getting isolated on Sulawesi when sea levels rose at the end of the last ice age.

Australia's biggest pork producer has introduced a "maternity ring" for pigs giving birth to replace controversial farrowing crates. Farrowing crates have been in widespread use in the pork ...

"Oink oink?" "Yes, of course." Communication with pigs may soon be possible as scientists say they have developed an AI tool that can interpret what the animals are saying. While it's not quite ...

VIPPEROD, Denmark, Oct 24 (Reuters) - European scientists have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm capable of interpreting pig sounds, aiming to create a tool that can help farmers ...

The advancements came after Chinese scientists revived the brains of pigs that had gone without blood circulation for nearly an hour, and the secret to their success came from an unexpected source ...