In a medical first, doctors have successfully transplanted a pig liver into a human patient, who subsequently lived for almost half a year. The 71-year-old man's own liver was irreversibly scarred by ...

Transplanting organs from non-human animals into people could revolutionise medicine, potentially saving thousands of lives that are lost while people wait for organs. Scientists have previously ...

A new study in the Journal of Hepatology reports on an auxiliary liver xenotransplant from a genetically engineered pig to a living human recipient. The patient survived for 171 days, offering ...

A release from the RSPCA on Monday said Hoggie and Kevin were surrendered when their previous property became too small. “These best mates are now looking for a forever home side by side,” the RSPCA ...

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, better known as PETA, has filed a Virginia Freedom of Information Act lawsuit against Virginia Tech, alleging that the university is unlawfully withholding ...

MARANA — Oatis the piglet was smaller than Bryanna Tinsley’s head when she purchased and shipped him from Texas. Tinsley said the pig now weighs about 120 pounds. Tinsley, who lives in Avondale, is ...

Eric Boodman focuses on narrative features, exploring the startling ways that science and medicine affect people’s lives. You can reach Eric on Signal at eboodman.88. Megan Molteni reports on ...

When a 90-pound miniature pig arrived at a Maryland animal shelter in June, staff quickly realized he was different. He behaved more like a dog than a pig. “He preferred nice, comfy bedding and ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Springfield Police Department says its officers were sent on a very unusual pursuit on Wednesday. A social media post by SPD describes Officer Estes chasing a cute little pig ...

After Lea Rookwood and her husband had their first son, they knew they could not get a traditional family pet. Her son had terrible allergies, and he would break out in hives around dogs. So, they ...

Alternatives to the current fuel used to power planes have been explored for decades, with the goal of reducing carbon emissions and creating cleaner air. Immediately, the thought that comes to mind ...