Bijal Trivedi (2002) informs that genetically engineered pig organs have been proven to be well suited for transplantation in humans. Pig organs are approximately the same size as human organs and have comparable plumbing, which makes reconnecting blood vessels easier. Pigs also reproduce quickly which keeps the organs "in stock." Mark Henderson (2009) says that scientists in China have successfully reprogrammed pig skin and bone marrow cells into an embryo-like state with the potential to form every type of body tissue.
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