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Monday, 23 November 2009

Pigs May Hold The Secret To Saving Lives

18F PET scan shows decreased dopamine activity...Image via Wikipedia



Scientists have been using tissue from pigs for some time, in the treatment of burns.

It now looks as though the pig may hold the secret to curing Parkinson's disease and diabetes.

It may also prove to be a source of 'spare parts' for humans.


Whether you find this intriguing or distasteful, it looks as though it will happen.

Pigs May Save Millions Of Lives

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2 comments:

  1. This is a fascinating article. Regardless of religious beliefs or the fact that someone is a vegetarian, science is giving us opportunities to cure our illnesses or just giving us a better quality of life. Excellent work my friend:))

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  2. This is fascinating and very interesting to see the actual xrays. For me I am always interested in something that can provide a cure or a better quality of life so this is a breakthrough.

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