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flag Japanese researchers produces 1st pigs designed for organ transplants.

flag Japanese researchers have produced three genetically modified piglets that have been cloned from a pig whose organs have been altered to prevent rejection in human transplants. flag PorMedTec Co., a Kawasaki-based firm, announced that the piglets were born by cesarean section on February 11. flag The researchers plan to transplant the pigs’ kidneys into monkeys to verify the organs' safety. flag If successful, they hope to start the operations this summer. flag The goal is to transplant pig kidneys into humans.

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