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flag In the US, a growing organ transplant demand and shortage of donors has prompted researchers to explore genetically modifying pig organs as a potential solution, with successful testing of kidneys, hearts, and livers.

flag The demand for organ transplants is high, but the supply of donor organs is limited. flag Xenotransplantation, the use of animal organs in humans, may offer a solution. flag In the case of Lawrence Faucette, who had end-stage heart failure and was ineligible for a heart transplant, the idea of xenotransplantation was suggested to him. flag Although this option is still in development, it represents a potential way to address the organ donor shortage.

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