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Doctors Successfully Transplant Pig Heart into Human Patient

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What is a transplant? Tell the meaning in English

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Three days after receiving the pig heart, how was the man?

David Bennett was recovering well and breathing on his own.

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Why did he received a pig heart?

His heart was failing and he had not been able to get approved for a human heart transplant.

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What does "a shot in the dark" mean?

An attempt that has little chance for success

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Why have past attempts at pig-to-human transplants failed?

Because of genetic differences that caused organ rejection

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How did they reduce the risk of rejection?

Scientists removed several genes from the donor pig that are linked with organ rejection.

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What is your opinion about this animal-to-human transplant?

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What is your opinion about organ donation? Do you want to be a donator?

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What do you have to say about hospitals in Brazil? How about the doctors?

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Do you agree with testing on animals to find new medicines?

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What do you think of alternative medicines like homeopathic medicine and aromatherapy?

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What do you do to stay healthy?

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