News Interpretation - Pig heart transplant | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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

Because of genetic differences that caused organ rejection

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

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

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What does "a shot in the dark" mean?

An attempt that has little chance for success

What is a transplant? Tell the meaning in English

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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.

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

David Bennett was recovering well and breathing on his own.

What do you do to stay healthy?

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

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

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

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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.