How Far Are We from Animal Organs Saving Lives?

Chasing Life

CNN

Nutrition, Health & Fitness, Mental Health

4.4 • 7.8K Ratings

🗓️ 24 June 2025

⏱️ 14 minutes

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Xenotransplantation, using animal organs in humans, may sound like science fiction, but it’s quickly becoming a reality. Dr. Sanjay Gupta answers your questions about the progress we have made using pig organs in humans and explores what this breakthrough could mean for the future of medicine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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