How a pig heart was transplanted into a human for the first time
New ScientistJUL 2021
Pig Heart Used in Human Transplant was Infected with Animal Virus
The Spin
Narrative A
The transplant was an outstanding development that may help tackle acute organ shortages around the world.
Narrative B
This experimental treatment is still riddled with ethical and safety concerns and should be viewed with apprehension.
Metaculus Prediction
There is a 26% chance that lab-grown organs will be successfully used for human transplant by 2025, according to the Metaculus prediction community.
