Companies hope to begin first clinical trials for pig-organ-to-human transplants

A recent successful gene-edited pig kidney transplant has raised hope for patients awaiting organs. While four patients have received pig organs in the U.S. with limited success, two companies, Revivicor and eGenesis, are seeking approval for pig-to-human transplant trials next year. Watch CGTN LIVE on your computer, tablet or mobile https://cgtnamerica.vhx.tv/videos/hd-live-broadcasts Subscribe to CGTN America on YouTube Follow CGTN America: Twitter: @cgtnamerica Facebook: @cgtnamerica Instagram: @cgtnamerica TikTok: @newstoks This material is distributed by MediaLinks TV, LLC on behalf of CCTV. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.